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The 'Burbs is a 1989 American black comedy film directed by Joe Dante, and starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson, and Gale Gordon. The film was written by Dana Olsen, who made a cameo appearance in the film. It pokes fun at suburban environments and their sometimes eccentric dwellers. It is now regarded as a cult classic.

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1989 · 1h 42m · Comedy · Horror · Thriller

TMDB 6.8/10 (1,399 votes)

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.

Directed by Joe Dante

Box office $49M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Joe DanteDirector

Tom Hanksas Ray Peterson

Bruce Dernas Lt. Mark Rumsfield

Carrie Fisheras Carol Peterson

Rick Ducommunas Art Weingartner

Wendy Schaalas Bonnie Rumsfield

Corey Feldmanas Ricky Butler

Courtney Gainsas Hans Klopek

Henry Gibsonas Dr. Werner Klopek

Gale Gordonas Walter Seznick

Dick Milleras Vic, Garbageman #1

Robert Picardoas Joe, Garbageman #2

Theodore Gottliebas Uncle Reuben Klopek

Franklyn Ajayeas Detective #1 CCory Danzigeras Dave Peterson