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The Man Next Door

1996Movie1 h 44 min

DramaTV Movie
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–38%

A tense, moving drama movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Residents of a small town struggle when a paroled rapist moves into the area.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Social Drama
  • Crime & Consequence
  • Small Town Tension
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Realistic Tone
  • Community Paranoia
  • Character Study
  • Heavy Atmosphere

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Lamont Johnson
Written by
Susan Baskin
Produced by
Lamont Johnson
Music by
Charles Fox

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 18, 1996 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 18, 1996
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
27 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Man Next Door?"

Questions about The Man Next Door

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man Next Door worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.7).

Is The Man Next Door plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Man Next Door good for date night?

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.