The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984): Cast & Ratings
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a 1984 adventure comedy directed by W.D. Richter, starring John Lithgow, Peter Weller and Ellen Barkin. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $6.3 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Writing at the Saturn Awards 1985. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- W.D. Richter
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension About?
The premise of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic neurosurgeon and rock star, Buckaroo Banzai, leads a team of unconventional specialists in a desperate race against time. A scientific experiment opens a gateway to the 8th Dimension, unleashing an ancient and powerful enemy: the Red Lectroids. Buckaroo and his team must use their unique skills to confront this threat and prevent the Red Lectroids from destroying humanity.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien
- interdimensional travel
- scientist
- eccentricity
- electrocution
- electronic music score
- good versus evil
- laboratory
- telephone booth
- humanoid alien
- interdimensional being
- spaceship
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- evil scientist
- sci fi spoof
- spoof
- pastiche
- watermelon
- possession
- torture
- sequel mentioned during end credits
- character name in title
- parody
- abduction
- attempted suicide
- breaking someone's neck
- factory
- japanese scientist
- reference to orson welles
- u.s. secretary of defense
- shootout
- disguise
- strangulation
- telephone call
- mental institution
- musician
- rescue
- motorcycle
- rock band
- hologram
- rocket car
- flashback
- widower
- electric shock
- desert
- hero
- chase
- spacecraft
- outer space
- sci fi parody
- alliteration in title
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Cast
John Lithgow leads the cast, with Peter Weller and Ellen Barkin. Directed by W.D. Richter.
- Director W.D. Richter
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 60% User score
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Plot Summary
What happens in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Buckaroo Banzai, portrayed by a truly captivating actor, along with his esteemed mentor, Dr. Tohichi Hikita, has been diligently working on their revolutionary invention: the oscillation overthruster. This groundbreaking device enables the remarkable ability for objects to move seamlessly through solid matter. Banzai puts the device to the test, launching his sleek Jet Car through the very heart of a mountain. As he pierces through the dimensional barrier, he unexpectedly finds himself transported to an alien realm before returning to his own world with an unexpected passenger - an alien organism clinging to his vehicle.
Full summary
The whole story of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, scene by scene
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Box Office
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension grossed $6.3 million worldwide. $6.3 million came from the US and Canada and $473 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6.3M
- US & Canada
- $6.3M
- International
- $473
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Awards & Nominations
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension earned 1 award nomination, including Best Writing at the Saturn Awards 1985.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Writing
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Trailers & Videos
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Cars in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
21 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Econoline and the 1982 Ford F-350.
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Neoplan NH 22/3 Skyliner Hamburg Important role
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension” and “Las aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai a traves de la octava dimension”.
- Also known as
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- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension
- Las aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai a traves de la octava dimension
- Buckaroo Banzai - Die achte Dimension
- As Aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai
- Приключения Бакару Банзая в восьмом измерении
- Nyomul a 8. dimenzió
- Buckaroo Banzai - Die 8. Dimension
- Les Aventures de Buckaroo Banzaï à travers la 8e dimension
- Приключения Бакару Банзая: Через восьмое измерение
- Las aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai
- Nyomul a nyolcadik dimenzió
- Пригоди Бакару Банзая у 8-му вимірі
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- Buckaroo Banzai'nin Maceraları
- Buckaroo Banzai og det vilde eventyr
- Le avventure di Buckaroo Banzai nella quarta dimensione
- Бакару Банзай
- Przygody Buckaroo Banzai. Przez ósmy wymiar
- バカルー・バンザイの8次元ギャラクシー
- 카우보이 밴자이의 모험
- Les aventures de Buckaroo Banzaï à travers la huitième dimension
- Dobrodružství Bucharoo Banzai napříč osmou dimenzí
- 天生爱神
- บัคคารู บันไซ ผจญภัยเอเลี่ยน
- 天生愛神
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension released?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension was released on August 10, 1984.
Who directed The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension was directed by W.D. Richter.
More films by W.D. Richter Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension stars John Lithgow, Peter Weller and Ellen Barkin.
How much did The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension make at the box office?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension grossed $6.3 million worldwide ($6.3 million domestic, $473 international).
How is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension rated?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension has 70 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension nominated for any awards?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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