The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension(1984)
Beings from Another Dimension have invaded your world.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Synopsis
Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) is a science fiction, comedy and adventure film directed by W.D. Richter, released on August 10, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin and Jeff Goldblum. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 514 ratings.
- Director:
- W.D. Richter
- Writers:
- Earl Mac Rauch
- Producers:
- Neil Canton, W.D. Richter
- Cinematographer:
- Fred J. Koenekamp
- Composer:
- Michael Boddicker
- Production:
- Sherwood Productions
- Budget:
- $17,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,254,148
- Status:
- Released
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) Trailer
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Rosalind Cash
as John Emdall
Robert Ito
as Professor Hikita
Pepe Serna
as Reno Nevada
Ronald Lacey
as President Widmark
Matt Clark
as Secretary of Defense
Clancy Brown
as Rawhide
Key crew
Directed by W.D. Richter, written by Earl Mac Rauch, produced by Neil Canton and W.D. Richter.
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 514 ratings.
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension online?
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
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The main cast of The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) includes Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin, Jeff Goldblum and Christopher Lloyd. The film was directed by W.D. Richter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension released?
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension was released on August 10, 1984 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension worth watching?
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 514 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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