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The 'Burbs

1989 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

6.8/10

Rating

102 min

Runtime

1989

Release Year

Joe Dante

Director

Cast

Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Wendy Schaal

Quick Synopsis

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.

Full Plot Summary of The 'Burbs

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.

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