Burglar (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1987, Burglar is a comedy and crime film directed by Hugh Wilson, running about 103 minutes. “A first rate comedy about a second story woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.
Who’s in it. Burglar stars Whoopi Goldberg as Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr, Bobcat Goldthwait as Carl Hefler, G.W. Bailey as Ray Kirschman and Lesley Ann Warren as Dr. Cynthia Sheldrake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Burglar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burglar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burglar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burglar (1987)?
- In US, Burglar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burglar worth watching?
- Burglar holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Burglar?
- Burglar stars Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren and John Goodman.
- When was Burglar released?
- Burglar was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.