Beetlejuice

Name: Beetlejuice
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1988-03-30
Cast: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones

1988 | 92 min | Fantasy, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved The Green Mile, start here.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$85 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 939K people sought it out in the past year