The 'Burbs (1989) Horror Thriller Mystery Comedy
The 'Burbs (1989) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Alias: The 'Burbs
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our The 'Burbs Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 6.11/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.5/10
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The 'Burbs Plot Synopsis:
This story takes place in a typical American neighborhood, when some new neighbors come to live in the house next to Ray Peterson. These new people are really strange; nobody has ever seen them, their house is a real mess, and during the night you can hear weird noises from their basement. The only thing they know is their name: Klopeks. One day Walter (an old man of the neighborhood) suddenly disappears and everyone starts to suspect the Klopeks...
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An overstressed suburbanite and his fellow neighbors are convinced that the new family on the block are part of a murderous cult.
Tagline: A comedy about one nice guy who gets pushed too far.
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The 'Burbs Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1989 (more 1989 movies)
Box Office: $36,601,993
What is The 'Burbs Streaming On?
The 'Burbs is Streaming on PeacockLanguage: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The 'Burbs Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 17, 1989, Netflix: Jan 01, 2023, Blu-ray CE: Mar 20, 2018
Writers: Dana Olsen
Producers: Larry Brezner, Michael Finnell, Ron Howard, Pat Kehoe, Dana Olsen
Editors: Marshall Harvey
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The 'Burbs Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | ... | Ray Peterson |
| Bruce Dern | ... | Mark Rumsfield |
| Carrie Fisher | ... | Carol Peterson |
| Rick Ducommun | ... | Art Weingartner |
| Corey Feldman | ... | Ricky Butler |
| Wendy Schaal | ... | Bonnie Rumsfield |
| Henry Gibson | ... | Dr. Werner Klopek |
| Theodore Gottlieb | ... | Reuben Klopek |
| Courtney Gains | ... | Hans Klopek |
| Gale Gordon | ... | Walter Seznick |
| Dick Miller | ... | Garbageman |
| Robert Picardo | ... | Garbageman |
| Cory Danziger | ... | Dave Peterson |
| Franklyn Ajaye | ... | Detective |
| Rance Howard | ... | Detective |
| Heather Haase | ... | Ricky''s Girlfriend |
| Nicky Katt | ... | Steve Kuntz (as Nick Katt) |
| Billy Stevenson | ... | Ricky''s Friend (as Bill Stevenson) |
| Gary Hays | ... | Ricky''s Friend |
| Kevin Gage | ... | Cop |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tom Hanks (b. July 9, 1956) – Ray Peterson
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Tom H. | Tomu Hankusu - Bruce Dern (b. June 4, 1936) – Mark Rumsfield
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Carrie Fisher, as Carol Peterson, passed away at age 60 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m) - Rick Ducommun, as Art Weingartner, passed away at age 62 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Rick Ducommon | Ric Ducommun | Rick Dukeman - Corey Feldman (b. July 16, 1971) – Ricky Butler
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Cory Feldman | Kinky Finkelstein | Edggar Frogg - Wendy Schaal (b. July 2, 1954) – Bonnie Rumsfield
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Wendy Scaal | Wendy Scaall | Wendy Scal | Wendy K. Schaal | Wendy Schaall | Wendy Schal | Wendy Schall | Wendy K. Shaal - Henry Gibson, as Dr. Werner Klopek, passed away at age 73 in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: James Bateman | Olsen Gibson - Theodore Gottlieb, as Reuben Klopek, passed away at age 94 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Theodore - Courtney Gains (b. August 22, 1965) – Hans Klopek
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Courtney Gaines - Gale Gordon – Walter Seznick
- Dick Miller, as Garbageman, passed away at age 90 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Richard Miller - Robert Picardo (b. October 27, 1953) – Garbageman
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bob Picardo | Robert Piccardo - Cory Danziger – Dave Peterson
- Franklyn Ajaye (b. May 13, 1949) – Detective
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Franklin Ajaye - Rance Howard, as Detective, passed away at age 89 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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