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Suburbia

1984·Movie
1h 34min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The kids from... The Wild Side... The Side You've Never Seen.

When household tensions and a sense of worthlessness overcome Evan, he finds escape when he clings with the orphans of a throw-away society. The runaways hold on to each other like a family until a tragedy tears them apart.
Gritty Coming-of-AgeYouth in CrisisSuburban DisillusionmentSocial OutcastsPunk Rock CultureFamily DysfunctionSurvival and BelongingUrban Decay80s Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Suburbia

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Where can I stream Suburbia legally?

Suburbia is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Fandor in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Suburbia worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Suburbia rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Suburbia?

1 h 34 min

Suburbia runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Suburbia?

Critics73
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Suburbia much the same way.

What language is Suburbia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Suburbia?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Suburbia in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Suburbia use?

My God, What Have I Done?Teens Are MonstersWhen All You Have Is a Hammer…Abusive ParentsSuburbiaOnly One NameImportant HaircutCovered with ScarsKick the DogI Am Not My FatherUnusual DysphemismThe Alleged Carand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Suburbia, including My God, What Have I Done?, Teens Are Monsters, When All You Have Is a Hammer….