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The Good Neighbor

2016·Movie
1h 38min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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Two high school filmmakers decide to create the illusion of a haunting on an unsuspecting neighbor.
Psychological ThrillerSuburban SecretsComing-of-Age StoryEthical DilemmasTechnological ManipulationFound Footage StyleUnintended ConsequencesMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Good Neighbor legally?

The Good Neighbor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Neighbor worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Neighbor rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Good Neighbor?

1 h 38 min

The Good Neighbor runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Neighbor?

Critics34
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Good Neighbor higher (59) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Good Neighbor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Neighbor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Neighbor in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.