What is Suburbicon?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Suburbicon" (2017).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Release date
- Oct 26, 2017
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Suburbicon" (2017).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Title: Suburbicon
Year: 2017
Director: George Clooney [2, 5]
Cast: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac, Steve Monroe [2]
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery [1]; Comedy, Drama [4]; Social satire, racial commentary, murder [5].
Release Date: 10/27/2017 (US) [1, 4]
Runtime: 1h 45m [1]
Rating: R [1]
Setting: Quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s [1, 2]
Plot: A home invasion turns deadly, leading a picture-perfect family to turn to blackmail, revenge, and murder [Synopsis].
Other: Described as a social satire and racial commentary [5].
Draft 1:
Suburbicon is a 2017 film directed by George Clooney. The movie features Matt Damon, Julianne
Should you watch it?
“A perfect suburban family spirals into blackmail and murder after a deadly home invasion.”
- Engaging 1950s suburban backdrop
- Sharp mix of crime thriller and darkly comic moments
- Tense plot driven by blackmail and revenge
- Violent themes and dark humor may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy tense period thrillers that blend crime drama with darkly comic twists.
The film contains graphic violence, blackmail and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Suburbicon released?
It was released in the United States on October 27, 2017.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What genres does Suburbicon belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, crime, drama, and mystery film.
In what era is Suburbicon set?
The story takes place in a quiet family town during the 1950s.
What central event triggers the plot?
A home invasion that turns deadly sets off a chain of blackmail, revenge, and murder.
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