The 'Burbs (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, The 'Burbs is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Joe Dante, running about 102 minutes. “He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoings and commence an investigation. But it's hardly how Ray, who much prefers drinking beer, reading his newspaper and watching a ball game on the tube expected to spend his vacation.
Who’s in it. The 'Burbs stars Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson, Bruce Dern as Lt. Mark Rumsfield, Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson and Rick Ducommun as Art Weingartner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The 'Burbs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $49.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 The 'Burbs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 'Burbs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 'Burbs (1989)?
- In US, The 'Burbs is available to stream on TCM, and 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 The 'Burbs worth watching?
- The 'Burbs holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 'Burbs?
- The 'Burbs stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun and Corey Feldman.
- When was The 'Burbs released?
- The 'Burbs was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.