The 'Burbs (1989)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The 'Burbs
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome +1 |
| France | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The 'Burbs in 56 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The 'Burbs 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. The 'Burbs is a Comedy, Horror, Thriller movie, released on 1989-02-17, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The 'Burbs worth watching?
TMDB users rate The 'Burbs 6.8 out of 10 from 1,453 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The 'Burbs?
In the United Kingdom, The 'Burbs streams on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Joe Dante
Cast
- Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson
- Bruce Dern as Lt. Mark Rumsfield
- Carrie Fisher as Carol Peterson
- Rick Ducommun as Art Weingartner
- Wendy Schaal as Bonnie Rumsfield
- Corey Feldman as Ricky Butler
- Courtney Gains as Hans Klopek
- Henry Gibson as Dr. Werner Klopek
- Gale Gordon as Walter Seznick
- Dick Miller as Vic, Garbageman #1
- Robert Picardo as Joe, Garbageman #2
- Theodore Gottlieb as Uncle Reuben Klopek
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Sources
Details and the 6.8/10 rating from The 'Burbs on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.