The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984, English. Directed by W.D. Richter.
Beings from another dimension have invaded your world. You can't see them... but they can see you. Your only hope is Buckaroo Banzai.
Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- W.D. RichterDirector
- Peter WellerBuckaroo Banzai
- John LithgowLord John Whorfin
- Ellen BarkinPenny Priddy
- Jeff GoldblumNew Jersey
- Christopher LloydJohn Bigboote
- Lewis SmithPerfect Tommy
- Rosalind CashJohn Emdall
- Robert ItoProfessor Hikita
- Pepe SernaReno Nevada
- Ronald LaceyPresident Widmark
- Matt ClarkSecretary of Defense
- Clancy BrownRawhide
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl Mac Rauch
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $6.3M
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension: quick answers
Is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 536 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension on?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
If you liked The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, try Rim of the World, The Adam Project, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Who directed The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension?
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) was directed by W.D. Richter and stars Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin.