The Suburbans (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1999, The Suburbans is a comedy and drama film directed by Donal Lardner Ward, running about 87 minutes. “Never before has a girl done so much with so little.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An 80s one-hit wonder band named The Suburbans reform for a special performance at one of the ex-member's wedding. At the wedding, a young record company talent scout happens to be in the audience and decides to give the now 40-ish performers a comeback push. The film attempts to take a satirical look at the music business of the 90s and compare it to the simpler 80s scene.
Who’s in it. The Suburbans stars Craig Bierko as Mitch, Amy Brenneman as Grace, Antonio Fargas as Magee and Will Ferrell as Gil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Suburbans has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Suburbans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Suburbans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Suburbans (1999)?
- In US, The Suburbans is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Suburbans worth watching?
- The Suburbans holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Suburbans?
- The Suburbans stars Craig Bierko, Amy Brenneman, Antonio Fargas, Will Ferrell and Tony Guma.
- When was The Suburbans released?
- The Suburbans was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.