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title: "Suburbicon"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/suburbicon-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 395458
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# Suburbicon (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/suburbicon-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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].
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        Suburbicon is a 2017 film directed by George Clooney. The movie features Matt Damon, Julianne

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A perfect suburban family spirals into blackmail and murder after a deadly home invasion."

### Why Watch
- Engaging 1950s suburban backdrop
- Sharp mix of crime thriller and darkly comic moments
- Tense plot driven by blackmail and revenge

### Caveats & Content Note
- Violent themes and dark humor may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence, blackmail and mature themes, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: darkly-comedic, thriller, crime, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Suburbicon released?
It was released in the United States on October 27, 2017.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Suburbicon belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, crime, drama, and mystery film.

### Q: In what era is Suburbicon set?
The story takes place in a quiet family town during the 1950s.

### Q: What central event triggers the plot?
A home invasion that turns deadly sets off a chain of blackmail, revenge, and murder.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Suburbicon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/395458)
- [Suburbicon (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491175)
- [Suburbicon: Temné předměstí (2017) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/246498-suburbicon-temne-predmesti/prehled/)
- [Suburbicon movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/suburbicon-2017)
- [Suburbicon - Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/suburbicon)
- [Suburbicon: Temné předměstí (2017) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/154205-suburbicon-temne-predmesti)

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