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The Suburbans (1999): Ratings & Box Office

The Suburbans (1999) movie poster

The Suburbans is a 1999 comedy drama directed by Donal Lardner Ward. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $11,130 worldwide. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

IMDb rating
4.3/10
worldwide gross
$11.1K
Metascore
24
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The Suburbans (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Suburbans About?

The premise of The Suburbans without spoilers.

A once-successful 1980s band unexpectedly reunites when one of its members gets married. A sharp record executive convinces them to return to the music scene, forcing them to reconcile their past glory with their present, more ordinary lives. The reunion brings laughter and reflection as they navigate the challenges of rekindling a former career.

The Suburbans Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • lifting up dress
  • band
  • sex addict
  • pop band
  • infidelity
  • music industry
  • blonde
  • sex in bed
  • purple panties
  • fictional band
  • blue dress
  • camera shot of a woman's legs
+26 more
  • camera focus on female butt
  • talent
  • comeback
  • screaming
  • crying
  • biological clock
  • husband wife relationship
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • reference to mtv
  • chasing a dream
  • photographer
  • journalist
  • alcoholic
  • rehab
  • parenthood
  • thirty something
  • marriage
  • best friends
  • 1980s
  • pop music
  • love
  • magical thinking
  • 1990s
  • reference to yeats
  • tattoo
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of The Suburbans

Directed by Donal Lardner Ward.

From the director

More from Donal Lardner Ward

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Ratings

The Suburbans Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Suburbans 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.3/10.

Box office

The Suburbans Box Office

The Suburbans grossed $11,130 worldwide.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.1K

US & Canada
$11.1K
Videos

The Suburbans Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Suburbans.

The Suburbans - 1999 - Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Suburbans

17 cars on screen, including the 1995 Prevost Marathon and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 17 cars
  • 1995 Prevost Marathon in The Suburbans 1995 Prevost Marathon Important role
  • 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in The Suburbans 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
  • 1997 Dodge Viper RT/10 in The Suburbans 1997 Dodge Viper RT/10 Minor role
  • 1994 GMC Suburban in The Suburbans 1994 GMC Suburban Minor role
Details

The Suburbans Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Los suburbanos” and “A bamba banda”.

Also known as
  • Los suburbanos
  • A bamba banda
  • The Suburbans - The Beat Goes On!
  • The Suburbans - O Recomeço
  • Момчетата от предградията
  • The Suburbans - Ricordi ad alta fedeltà
  • 서버번
  • Els Suburbans

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FAQ

The Suburbans FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Suburbans, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Suburbans?

The Suburbans runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was The Suburbans released?

The Suburbans was released on October 29, 1999.

Who directed The Suburbans?

The Suburbans was directed by Donal Lardner Ward.

More films by Donal Lardner Ward

How much did The Suburbans make at the box office?

The Suburbans grossed $11,130 worldwide.

How is The Suburbans rated?

The Suburbans has 4.3/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 39% on TMDB.

Does The Suburbans have a post-credit scene?

No. The Suburbans has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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