Movie

The 'Burbs

“He's a man of peace in a savage land... Suburbia.”

★ 6.8(1,375)19891h 42m

The 'Burbs is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch The 'Burbs

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Good to know

Director: Joe Dante
Release date: 1989-02-17
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $49,101,993
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The 'Burbs — trailer

About The 'Burbs

The 'Burbs is a 1989 movie in the Comedy, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Joe Dante, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern and Carrie Fisher. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 1,375 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The 'Burbs in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Ray Peterson

Bruce Dern

Lt. Mark Rumsfield

Carrie Fisher

Carol Peterson

Rick Ducommun

Art Weingartner

Wendy Schaal

Bonnie Rumsfield

Corey Feldman

Ricky Butler

Courtney Gains

Hans Klopek

Henry Gibson

Dr. Werner Klopek

Gale Gordon

Walter Seznick

Dick Miller

Vic, Garbageman #1

Robert Picardo

Joe, Garbageman #2

Theodore Gottlieb

Uncle Reuben Klopek

Themes & keywords

garbagepsychopathparanoiadark comedyvacationsuburbianeighborserial killerslasherchainsawmurdererold dark housepig masknew neighboraxe murder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The 'Burbs in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The 'Burbs is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The 'Burbs on Netflix?+

The 'Burbs is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The 'Burbs?+

The 'Burbs has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The 'Burbs?+

The 'Burbs stars Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun and Wendy Schaal.

When did The 'Burbs come out?+

The 'Burbs is a 1989 movie directed by Joe Dante.

What genre is The 'Burbs?+

The 'Burbs is Comedy, Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The 'Burbs?+

The 'Burbs was directed by Joe Dante.