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CRIME . 1987 . 1h 43m . 5.2/10

Burglar_

"A first rate comedy about a second story woman."

Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.

Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey
5.2/10
Rating
1h 43m
Runtime
1987
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A first rate comedy about a second story woman.

Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.

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Cast
Whoopi Goldberg stars as Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr in Burglar.
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Year context
Burglar was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it...
Burglar is a Crime, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 43m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
103 min (1h 43m)
Rating
5.2/10 (103 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Burglar about?
Bernice "Bernie" Rhodenbarr is a burglar by trade, and she runs a bookstore as well. Her friend Carl Hefler is a dog groomer. After a successful burglary, it's discovered that a dead body was in the house she burgled. As she's the only one who can be placed at the scene of the crime, she has to use her criminal skills to clear her name of the murder AND avoid getting charged with the burglary.
How long is Burglar?
Burglar has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in Burglar?
The cast of Burglar includes Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, G.W. Bailey, Lesley Ann Warren, John Goodman.
What is the rating of Burglar?
Burglar has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 103 votes on TMDB.

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Crime Comedy
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