Won't You Be My Neighbor?(2018)
A little kindness makes a world of difference.
Won't You Be My Neighbor? Synopsis
For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) is a documentary film directed by Morgan Neville, released on June 29, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers and Jim Rogers. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 615 ratings.
- Director:
- Morgan Neville
- Producers:
- Nicholas Ma, Morgan Neville, Caryn Capotosto
- Cinematographer:
- Graham Willoughby
- Composer:
- Jonathan Kirkscey
- Production:
- Tremolo Productions, Impact Partners, Independent Lens, PBS
- Revenue:
- $22,835,787
- Status:
- Released
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Trailer
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Won't You Be My Neighbor?.
Official Trailer 2
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Official Trailer
Trailer
The Creation of Theme Weeks
Clip
Making a Wish Come True
Clip
Mister Rogers Explains Bobby Kennedy's Death to Children
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Becoming Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood
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How Mister Rogers Saved PBS
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Exclusive Look
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Margaret Whitmer
Margaret Whitmer
as Self - TV Producer
Tom Junod
as Self - Journalist and Fred's Friend
Joanne Rogers
as Self - Fred's Wife
- Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers
as Self - Fred's Son
- Max King
Max King
as Self - Fred's Biographer
- Hedda Sharapan
Hedda Sharapan
as Self - Child Development Advisor
- Betty Seamans
Betty Seamans
as Self - Actress / Mrs. McFeely
- Junlei Li
Junlei Li
as Self - Fred Rogers Center Co-director
Joe Negri
as Self - Actor / Handyman Negri
David Newell
as Self - Actor / Mr. McFeely
- Bill Isler
Bill Isler
as Self - Fred's Colleague and Friend
- John Rogers
John Rogers
as Self - Fred's Son
Key crew
Directed by Morgan Neville, produced by Nicholas Ma, Morgan Neville and Caryn Capotosto.
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 615 ratings.
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Won't You Be My Neighbor? online?
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Won't You Be My Neighbor??
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The main cast of Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) includes Margaret Whitmer, Tom Junod, Joanne Rogers, Jim Rogers and Max King. The film was directed by Morgan Neville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Won't You Be My Neighbor? released?
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? was released on June 29, 2018 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Won't You Be My Neighbor? worth watching?
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Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 615 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Won't You Be My Neighbor??
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