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Beetlejuice (1988) original theatrical poster
#8 of 1988 · Certified Fresh

Beetlejuice (1988)

1988 · 92 minutes · Comedy / Fantasy · Directed by Tim Burton
IMDb rating7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Box office gross$84.6M

Synopsis

In Winter River, Connecticut, Adam and Barbara Maitland are spending their vacation decorating their large country home that local real estate agent Jane Butterfield constantly pesters them to sell. As a hobby, Adam is building a scale model of the town in the attic. While driving home from town, they swerve to avoid a stray dog, and their car plunges off a bridge and into the river.

Starring

Alec BaldwinGeena DavisJeffrey JonesCatherine O'HaraWinona Ryder
Box office
$84.6 million
Budget
$15 million
IMDb votes
425,572

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