The 'Burbs 1989

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56 Reviews

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Gummy
sticky mess rating
29%
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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.

Tom Hanks

as Ray Peterson

Bruce Dern

as Lt. Mark Rumsfield

Carrie Fisher

as Carol Peterson

Rick Ducommun

as Art Weingartner

Wendy Schaal

as Bonnie Rumsfield

Corey Feldman

as Ricky Butler

Courtney Gains

as Hans Klopek

Henry Gibson

as Dr. Werner Klopek

Gale Gordon

as Walter Seznick

Dick Miller

as Vic, Garbageman #1

Director:

Joe Dante

Writer:

Dana Olsen

Genres:

Comedy,Horror,Thriller

Release Date:

1989 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The 'Burbs

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Tom Hanks

as Ray Peterson

Bruce Dern

as Lt. Mark Rumsfield

Carrie Fisher

as Carol Peterson

Rick Ducommun

as Art Weingartner

Wendy Schaal

as Bonnie Rumsfield

Corey Feldman

as Ricky Butler

Courtney Gains

as Hans Klopek

Henry Gibson

as Dr. Werner Klopek

Gale Gordon

as Walter Seznick

Dick Miller

as Vic, Garbageman #1

Robert Picardo

as Joe, Garbageman #2

Theodore Gottlieb

as Uncle Reuben Klopek

Franklyn Ajaye

as Detective #1

Cory Danziger

as Dave Peterson

Rance Howard

as Detective #2

Heather Haase

as Ricky's Girlfriend

Nicky Katt

as Steve Kuntz

Bill Stevenson

as Ricky's Friend

Gary Hays

as Ricky's Friend

Kevin Gage

as Cop

Dana Olsen

as Cop

Brenda Benner

as Walter's Daughter

Patrika Darbo

as Suzanne Weingartner

Sonny Carl Davis

as Voiceover Actor

Moosie Drier

as Voiceover Actor

Leigh French

as Voiceover Actor

Archie Hahn

as Voiceover Actor

Billy Jayne

as Voiceover Actor

Phyllis Katz

as Voiceover Actor

Jeffrey Kramer

as Voiceover Actor

Lynne Marie Stewart

as Voiceover Actor

Arnold F. Turner

as Voiceover Actor

Gigi Vorgan

as Voiceover Actor

Carey Scott

as Ricky’s friend (uncredited)

Tony Westbrook

as Kid on Bike (Uncredited)

Kevin McCarthy

as Ray’s Boss (uncredited)

Darla

as Queenie

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