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Beetlejuice (1988)

โ€œIn this house... if you've seen one ghost... you haven't seen them all.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 8,706 votes 1h 32m pg ComedyFantasy

#9 of 68 films from 1988 #346 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tim Burton ยท Written by Larry Wilson, Warren Skaaren, Michael McDowell

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Overview

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

Cast

Alec Baldwinas Adam
Geena Davisas Barbara
Winona Ryderas Lydia
Catherine O'Haraas Delia
Jeffrey Jonesas Charles
Michael Keatonas Betelgeuse
Glenn Shadixas Otho
Sylvia Sidneyas Juno
Patrice Martinezas Receptionist
Dick Cavettas Bernard
Robert Gouletas Maxie Dean
Maree Cheathamas Sarah Dean
Susan Kellermannas Grace
Carmen Filpias Messenger

Facts

Release dateMarch 30, 1988
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$84,554,197 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0094721

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Questions

How long is Beetlejuice?
Beetlejuice runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Beetlejuice worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 8,706 votes, which places it #9 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 88%) and #346 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Beetlejuice?
Beetlejuice was directed by Tim Burton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Vincent (1982), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Big Fish (2003).
Who stars in Beetlejuice?
Alec Baldwin as Adam; Geena Davis as Barbara; Winona Ryder as Lydia; Catherine O'Hara as Delia; Jeffrey Jones as Charles; Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse.
What is Beetlejuice rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Beetlejuice?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5505.

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