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Suburbicon (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Updated: September 14, 2024

Suburbicon Plot Synopsis:

In the bosom of Suburbicon--a family-centred, all-white utopia of manicured lawns and friendly locals--a simmering tension is brewing, as the first African-American family moves in the idyllic community, in the hot summer of 1959. However--as the young patriarch, Gardner Lodge, and his family start catching a few disturbing glimpses of the once-welcoming neighbourhood's dark underbelly--seemingly random acts of unprecedented violence paired with a gruesome death will blemish, irreparably, Suburbicon's picture-perfect facade. Who would have thought that darkness resides even in Paradise?

Synopsis / Plot Summary: A home invasion rattles a quiet family town.

Tagline: A little slice of heaven.

Why Watch Suburbicon

So, "Suburbicon," the movie from 2017, is kind of a wild ride. It's set in the '50s in this place that looks like your perfect, quiet suburb. But guess what? There's a bunch of crazy stuff happening under that picture-perfect surface.

The main guy is Gardner Lodge, and Matt Damon plays him. He seems like an average dude, but then some bad guys break into his house, and things go really wrong. This is where the movie gets twisty – you start finding out Gardner's life and the whole suburb aren't as squeaky clean as they seem.

There's also this side story about a Black family moving into Suburbicon. They're just trying to live their life, but their neighbors aren't cool about it, showing how people back then weren't always nice about race stuff.

George Clooney directed it, and he mixes drama, a bit of mystery, and some serious points about how life in the '50s wasn’t all great for everyone. It’s kind of a dark look at what can go on behind closed doors in a “perfect” place.

"Suburbicon" is one of those movies that’s more than just about the suspense. It makes you think about things like racism and what the whole American dream idea really meant. It's got some action, but it’s also about getting you to look at the bigger picture.

If you’re into movies that have a bit of everything – drama, some surprises, and stuff that gets you thinking – you might find “Suburbicon” pretty interesting. It’s not just a regular thriller; it kind of opens your eyes to some real-world issues. Just a heads up, it’s a bit dark and makes you think about some serious stuff.

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