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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)

โ€œBeings from another dimension have invaded your world. You can't see them... but they can see you. Your only hope is Buckaroo Banzai.โ€

6.0/10 ยท 526 votes 1h 43m pg ComedyAdventureRomanceScience-fiction

#46 of 49 films from 1984 #2280 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by W.D. Richter ยท Written by Earl Mac Rauch

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Overview

Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.

Cast

Peter Welleras Buckaroo Banzai
John Lithgowas Lord John Whorfin
Ellen Barkinas Penny Priddy
Jeff Goldblumas New Jersey
Christopher Lloydas John Bigboote
Lewis Smithas Perfect Tommy
Rosalind Cashas John Emdall
Robert Itoas Professor Hikita
Pepe Sernaas Reno Nevada
Ronald Laceyas President Widmark
Matt Clarkas Secretary of Defense
Clancy Brownas Rawhide
William Trayloras General Catburd
Carl Lumblyas John Parker

Facts

Release dateAugust 10, 1984
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Romance, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$17,000,000
Box office$6,254,148 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0086856

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Questions

How long is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 526 votes, which places it #46 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 8%) and #2280 among 2885 comedy titles.
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.
Who stars in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
Peter Weller as Buckaroo Banzai; John Lithgow as Lord John Whorfin; Ellen Barkin as Penny Priddy; Jeff Goldblum as New Jersey; Christopher Lloyd as John Bigboote; Lewis Smith as Perfect Tommy.
What is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12292.

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