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Beetlejuice
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tim Burton. With Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Beetlejuice.
MoviHero lists March 30, 1988 as the release date for Beetlejuice. Tim Burton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Alec Baldwin as Adam, Geena Davis as Barbara, Winona Ryder as Lydia, Catherine O'Hara as Delia. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 30, 1988
GenresComedy · Fantasy
Runtime1h 32m
DirectorTim Burton
CastAlec Baldwin as Adam, Geena Davis as Barbara, Winona Ryder as Lydia, Catherine O'Hara as Delia
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Beetlejuice right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Beetlejuice runs 1h 32m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 8,810 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary4/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“"Beetlejuice" will undoubtedly be difficult to surpass certainly in terms of pure visual imagination which incorporates some sets skewered at desperately crazy angles and outrageously…”
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“Inventive and Fun take on the Afterlife. RELEASED IN 1988 and directed by Tim Burton, “Beetlejuice” chronicles the story of a couple (Alec Baldwin &…”
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“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…”
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“Prepare yourself, embrace the spooky vibes, and dive into the world of the iconic movie Beetlejuice.”
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“Good movie! Admittedly I was a little surprised how little happens across the opening hour or so, I checked the run time out of curiosity…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Barbara, I don't think we survived that crash.”
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