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Burglar

1987·Movie
1h 43min·R
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes27%39%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuKanopyTubi TV

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A first rate comedy about a second story woman.

Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.
Crime ComedyBurglar DetectiveMystery CaperBookstore SettingEccentric CharactersLighthearted Suspense1980s AestheticMistaken IdentityDog Grooming

Crew

Directed by:
Hugh Wilson
Written by:
Jeph Loeb, Hugh Wilson, Lawrence Block
Produced by:
Michael Hirsh, Tom Jacobson, Kevin McCormick
Composed by:
Belinda Carlisle, Sylvester Levay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Burglar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burglar legally?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyTubi TV

Burglar is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burglar worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burglar rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Burglar?

1 h 43 min

Burglar runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burglar?

Critics27
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Burglar higher (46) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Burglar a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Burglar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burglar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burglar in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Burglar use?

Bigger Is Better in BedCloset ShuffleCold CashCreepy PhysicalGender Flip"Here's Johnny!" HomageIronyOne-Word Title"Rear Window" Witness

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Burglar, including Bigger Is Better in Bed, Closet Shuffle, Cold Cash.