Suburbia
“The kids from... The Wild Side... The Side You've Never Seen.”
Synopsis
When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.
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Suburbia ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-30
Top Cast
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Chris Pedersen
Jack Diddley
Bill Coyne
Evan Johnson
Jennifer Clay
Sheila
Timothy Eric O'Brien
Skinner
Wade Walston
Joe Schmo
Flea
Razzle
Maggie Ehrig
Mattie
Grant Miner
Keef
Christina Beck
T'resa
Andrew Pece
Ethan Johnson
Donald V. Allen
Officer William Rennard
Jeff Prettyman
Bob Skokes
Gina Carrera
Sandy Dawson
J. Dinan Myrtetus
Sheila's Father
Lee Frederick
Jim Tripplet (as Robert Peyton)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penelope Spheeris
- Screenplay & Story
- Penelope Spheeris
- Original Score
- Alex Gibson
- Original Title
- Suburbia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penelope Spheeris
Penelope Spheeris
Alex Gibson
Tim Suhrstedt
Michael Oleksinski, Ross Albert
Roger Corman, Bert L. Dragin
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope Spheeris
Director
Penelope Spheeris
Screenplay
Michael Oleksinski
Editor
Dana Lyman
Costume Design
Roger Corman
Producer
Ross Albert
Editor
Bert L. Dragin
Producer
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suburbia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suburbia about?
When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.
Who directed Suburbia?
Suburbia was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Who stars in Suburbia?
The principal cast of Suburbia includes Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne, Jennifer Clay, Timothy Eric O'Brien, Wade Walston.
When was Suburbia released and how long is it?
Suburbia was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Suburbia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suburbia was composed by Alex Gibson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Suburbia?
Suburbia holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).