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The Boys Next Door

1996Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
John Erman
Written by
William Blinn, Tom Griffin
Produced by
John Erman
Music by
John Kander

Everyone

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Facts

February 4, 1996 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
February 4, 1996
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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Questions about The Boys Next Door

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Boys Next Door worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Boys Next Door okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.