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Neighbours

1952Movie9 min

AnimationComedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for romance, scares or warmth.

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Directed by
Norman McLaren
Written by
Norman McLaren
Produced by
Norman McLaren
Music by
Norman McLaren

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Facts

January 1, 1952 · 9 min · Violence

Released
January 1, 1952
Runtime
9 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Canada
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Allegory, Apple of Discord, Death of a Child +5

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Neighbours?"

Questions about Neighbours

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Where can I stream Neighbours?

KanopyOVIDFilmzie

In the United States, Neighbours streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Filmzie. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is Neighbours worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Neighbours okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Neighbours make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).