The 'Burbs
“He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia.”
Synopsis
When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.
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The 'Burbs (1989) Official Trailer - Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-07
Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Ray Peterson
Bruce Dern
Lt. Mark Rumsfield
Carrie Fisher
Carol Peterson
Rick Ducommun
Art Weingartner
Wendy Schaal
Bonnie Rumsfield
Corey Feldman
Ricky Butler
Courtney Gains
Hans Klopek
Henry Gibson
Dr. Werner Klopek
Gale Gordon
Walter Seznick
Dick Miller
Vic, Garbageman #1
Robert Picardo
Joe, Garbageman #2
Theodore Gottlieb
Uncle Reuben Klopek
Franklyn Ajaye
Detective #1
Cory Danziger
Dave Peterson
Rance Howard
Detective #2
Heather Haase
Ricky's Girlfriend
Nicky Katt
Steve Kuntz
Bill Stevenson
Ricky's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 10, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.73x
+$31.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Screenplay & Story
- Dana Olsen
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The 'Burbs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Rollins-Morra-Brezner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Dante
Dana Olsen
Jerry Goldsmith
Robert M. Stevens, John Hora
Marshall Harvey
Ron Howard, Larry Brezner, Michael Finnell
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Brezner
Producer
Joe Dante
Director
Michael Finnell
Producer
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Michael Owens
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dana Olsen
Writer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
James H. Spencer
Production Design
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Jeff Smolek
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 'Burbs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The 'Burbs about?
When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.
Who directed The 'Burbs?
The 'Burbs was directed by Joe Dante.
Who stars in The 'Burbs?
The principal cast of The 'Burbs includes Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal.
When was The 'Burbs released and how long is it?
The 'Burbs was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The 'Burbs?
The 'Burbs had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $49.1M at the worldwide box office (2.73 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The 'Burbs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 'Burbs was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 'Burbs?
The 'Burbs holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).