Movies Like The 'Burbs (1989)

Updated: August 29, 2024

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The 'Burbs Movie Information:

Directors:

Joe Dante

Stars:

Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman … (full cast)

(4) Movie Recommendations

Similar Movies Like The 'Burbs (1989)

1. Big (1988)

   Synopsis/Plot: Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival.
   
   He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big.
   
   After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is…
   
   Tagline: You're only young once!
   Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Family
   
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2. Splash (1984)

   Synopsis/Plot: Allen Bauer is rescued from drowning as a young boy off Cape Cod by a young mermaid.
   
   Years later, he returns to the same location, and once again manages to fall into the sea, and…
   
   Tagline: From the first laugh, you'll be hooked!
   Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
   
   

3. Innerspace (1987)

   Synopsis/Plot: Tuck Pendleton is a cocky pilot, who is taking part in a miniaturization experiment.
   
   When some bad guys break into the lab to steal the technology, one of the scientists takes a syringe which contains…
   
   Tagline: This summer take a trip you'll never forget.
   Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
   
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4. The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)

   Synopsis/Plot: Cooper, the deputy director of the CIA, wants to be the director.
   
   So, he tries to make it appear that the director is corrupt so that he will resign or be removed.
   
   The director appears…
   
   Genres: Thriller, Comedy
   
   

Movies like The 'Burbs include Big (1988), Splash (1984), Innerspace (1987), and The Man with One Red Shoe (1985).

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