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The Boy Next Door

2008·Movie
14min·NR

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About

Mark, a 25-year-old male prostitute who suffers from anxiety attacks accidentally runs into the 10-year-old son of one of his clients. When the boy tells him he is looking for his father Mark, taken by surprise, wants nothing to do with him. But while they wait for the client to return Mark realizes that maybe this unexpected guest was exactly what he needed. Over the course of the night this strange new friendship grows and gives both Mark and Justin the courage to overcome their fears and face their own personal demons.
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Is The Boy Next Door worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Boy Next Door rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Boy Next Door?

0 h 14 min

The Boy Next Door runs 0 h 14 min.

What language is The Boy Next Door in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Boy Next Door use?

Chekhov's GunBittersweet EndingDouble EntendreAsthma PerilMama BearLifetime Movie of the WeekArtistic License – LawIf I Can't Have You…Divorce Is TemporaryHope SpotIt Doesn't Mean AnythingDisproportionate Retributionand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for The Boy Next Door, including Chekhov's Gun, Bittersweet Ending, Double Entendre.