The Boys Next Door(1986)
The anger. The destructiveness. The urge to kill in cold blood. They weren't born with it...
The Boys Next Door Synopsis
Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.
The Boys Next Door (1986) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Penelope Spheeris, released on March 14, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen, Patti D'Arbanville and Christopher McDonald. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
- Director:
- Penelope Spheeris
- Writers:
- James Wong, Glen Morgan
- Producers:
- Sandy Howard, Michael S. Murphey, Keith Rubinstein
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Albert
- Composer:
- George S. Clinton
- Production:
- Republic Entertainment International
- Status:
- Released
The Boys Next Door (1986) Trailer
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The Boys Next Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maxwell Caulfield
as Roy Alston
Charlie Sheen
as Bo Richards
Patti D'Arbanville
as Angie
Christopher McDonald
as Detective Mark Woods
Moon Unit Zappa
as Nancy
Hank Garrett
as Detective Ed Hanley
- Paul C. Dancer
Paul C. Dancer
as Chris
- Blackie Dammett
Blackie Dammett
as Bartender
- Richard Pachorek
Richard Pachorek
as Boyfriend
- Lesa Lee
Lesa Lee
as Girlfriend
- Kenneth Cortland
Kenneth Cortland
as Dwayne
- Dawn Schneider
Dawn Schneider
as Bonnie
Key crew
Directed by Penelope Spheeris, written by James Wong and Glen Morgan, produced by Sandy Howard, Michael S. Murphey and Keith Rubinstein.
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The Boys Next Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 107 ratings.
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The Boys Next Door – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boys Next Door online?
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The Boys Next Door (1986) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boys Next Door?
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The main cast of The Boys Next Door (1986) includes Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen, Patti D'Arbanville, Christopher McDonald and Moon Unit Zappa. The film was directed by Penelope Spheeris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boys Next Door released?
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The Boys Next Door was released on March 14, 1986 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Boys Next Door worth watching?
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The Boys Next Door (1986) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Boys Next Door?
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Yes. The official The Boys Next Door trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.