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The People Next Door

1970Movie1 h 33 minR

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A moving, bleak drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A movie as American as Mom's apple pie, Daddy's Scotch-on-the-rocks and little Maxie's hang-ups.

A married couple struggle with the realities of their imperfect marriage as they fight to save and rehabilitate their teenage daughter from a life of drug addiction and ultimate committal to a mental ward.

Feels like

  • Suburban Angst
  • Troubled Teen
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Drug Addiction
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Bleak Realism
  • 1970s Cinema
  • Parental Struggles

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
David Greene
Written by
J.P. Miller
Produced by
Herbert Brodkin
Music by
Don Sebesky

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 26, 1970 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
August 26, 1970
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

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Questions about The People Next Door

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The People Next Door worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1).

Will I feel good after watching The People Next Door?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The People Next Door plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.