Buster
Seen it?1988 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Family Plot or The Ladykillers, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Buster is a small time crook who pulls a big time job. When he finds that the police will not let the case drop, he goes into hiding and can't contact his wife and child. He arranges to meet them in Mexico where he thinks they can begin again, but finds that he must choose between his family and freedom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song. Also nominated for 1 Oscar. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 76K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Green
- Phil CollinsBuster Edwards
- Julie WaltersJune Edwards
- Larry LambBruce Reynolds
- Ralph BrownRonny Biggs
- Christopher EllisonGeorge
- Sheila HancockMrs. Rothery
- Martin JarvisInspector Jack Mitchell
- Anthony QuayleSir James McDowell
- Michael ByrnePoyser
- Ellie BeavenNicky Edwards