Suburbia (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1984, Suburbia is a drama and music film directed by Penelope Spheeris, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Suburbia stars Chris Pedersen as Jack Diddley, Bill Coyne as Evan Johnson, Jennifer Clay as Sheila and Timothy O'Brien as Skinner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Suburbia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suburbia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suburbia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suburbia (1984)?
- In US, Suburbia is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Suburbia worth watching?
- Suburbia holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suburbia?
- Suburbia stars Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne, Jennifer Clay, Timothy O'Brien and Wade Walston.
- When was Suburbia released?
- Suburbia was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.