Official movie poster for Beetlejuice (1988), a fantasy comedy film

Beetlejuice(1988)

In this house... if you've seen one ghost... you haven't seen them all.

7.4(8,656)1h 32m1988-03-30
FantasyComedy

Beetlejuice Synopsis

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

Beetlejuice (1988) is a fantasy and comedy film directed by Tim Burton, released on March 30, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 8,656 ratings.

Director:
Tim Burton
Writers:
Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, Warren Skaaren
Producers:
Michael Bender, Larry Wilson, Richard Hashimoto
Cinematographer:
Thomas E. Ackerman
Composer:
Danny Elfman
Production:
Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget:
$15,000,000
Revenue:
$84,554,197
Status:
Released

Beetlejuice (1988) Trailer

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Beetlejuice Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Beetlejuice.

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Original Theatrical Trailer

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This is why you need Beetlejuice

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Scaring The Deetz Family

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It's Showtime - Movie Clip

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Adam & Barbara Set Beetlejuice Free

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Barbara & Adam Learn About Beetlejuice

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It's Showtime Movie Scene

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Beetlejuice Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 8,656 ratings.

Wuchak

7/10

Inventive and Fun take on the Afterlife. RELEASED IN 1988 and directed by Tim Burton, “Beetlejuice” chronicles the story of a couple (Alec Baldwin & Geena Davis) who accidently perish after moving to a quaint Connecticut town. They find themselves sentenced to “haunting” their former house where they try to scare the new wannabe swank couple out (Jeffrey Jones & Catherine O'Hara), but they find that their Goth…

Reviewed on March 12, 2018

JPV852

7/10

Thin on story but the practical effects are good and Michael Keaton is a lot of fun even if he doesn't fully arrive on screen until the 40-minute mark. My feelings more or less remained the same from the last time I saw, probably 10+ years ago. I probably don't place this in as high regard compared to others, but still was entertained. **3.5/5**

Reviewed on September 6, 2020

James

6/10

This is so insane… I love it!

Reviewed on October 14, 2023

James

6/10

This is so bad… I goddamn love it.

Reviewed on October 20, 2023

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Beetlejuice – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Beetlejuice online?

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Beetlejuice (1988) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Beetlejuice?

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The main cast of Beetlejuice (1988) includes Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones. The film was directed by Tim Burton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Beetlejuice released?

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Beetlejuice was released on March 30, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.

Is Beetlejuice worth watching?

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Beetlejuice (1988) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 8,656 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Beetlejuice?

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Yes. The official Beetlejuice trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.