Name: The Perfect Neighbor
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 2025-10-10
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Susan Lorincz, Ajike Owens, Pamela Dias

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Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.

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Directed by: Geeta Gandbhir
Produced by: Geeta Gandbhir, Nikon Kwantu, Sam Bisbee
Music by: Laura Heinzinger

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October 10, 2025 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released: October 10, 2025
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Crime, Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream The Perfect Neighbor?

Netflix

In the United States, The Perfect Neighbor streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Perfect Neighbor worth watching?

81

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Will I feel good after watching The Perfect Neighbor?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Perfect Neighbor scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.