A 1950s suburban home invasion unravels into a darkly comic tale of blackmail, murder, and moral decay.
Suspenseful, with dark satire. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on MGM+.
Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
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In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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