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The People Next Door

1970·Movie
1h 33min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Suburban AngstTroubled TeenDysfunctional FamilyDrug AddictionPsychological DramaSocial CommentaryBleak Realism1970s CinemaParental Struggles

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The People Next Door legally?

The People Next Door is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The People Next Door worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The People Next Door rated?

RDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and disturbing imagery.

How long is The People Next Door?

1 h 33 min

The People Next Door runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is The People Next Door in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The People Next Door?

19AUBEBZCACHCMESFRGBGGGYLUMWMX+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The People Next Door in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.