Suburban Commando (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1991, Suburban Commando is an action, comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 88 minutes. “The Wilcoxes were having some problems around the neighborhood... until the ultimate security system landed in their backyard.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shep Ramsey is an interstellar hero, righting wrongs, etc. His ship is damaged after a fight with an interstellar nasty and he must hide out on Earth until it can recharge. He leaves his power suit at home, but still finds himself unable to allow wrongs to go unrighted and so mixes it up with bad drivers, offensive paperboys, muggers and the like.
Who’s in it. Suburban Commando stars Hulk Hogan as Shep Ramsey, Christopher Lloyd as Charlie Wilcox, Shelley Duvall as Jenny Wilcox and Larry Miller as Adrian Beltz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Suburban Commando has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8M at the box office.
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 Suburban Commando page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suburban Commando tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suburban Commando (1991)?
- In US, Suburban Commando 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 Suburban Commando worth watching?
- Suburban Commando holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suburban Commando?
- Suburban Commando stars Hulk Hogan, Christopher Lloyd, Shelley Duvall, Larry Miller and William Ball.
- When was Suburban Commando released?
- Suburban Commando was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.