The Boys Next Door(1996)
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The Boys Next Door Synopsis
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.
The Boys Next Door (1996) is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by John Erman, released on February 4, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Tony Goldwyn and Michael Jeter. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- John Erman
- Writers:
- William Blinn, Tom Griffin
- Producers:
- John Erman
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Tidy
- Composer:
- John Kander
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Boys Next Door Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nathan Lane
as Norman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
as Barry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
as Jack Palmer
Michael Jeter
as Arnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
as Lucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
as Sheila
Elizabeth Wilson
as Mary Fremus
Richard Jenkins
as Bob Klemper
Lynne Thigpen
as Mrs. Tracy
Caroline Aaron
as Mrs. Warren
Michael Hogan
as Dr. Racine
Laura Bertram
as Cashier
Key crew
Directed by John Erman, written by William Blinn and Tom Griffin, produced by John Erman.
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The Boys Next Door Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 12 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 (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel. 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 (1996) includes Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Jeter and Courtney B. Vance. The film was directed by John Erman. 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 February 4, 1996 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Boys Next Door worth watching?
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The Boys Next Door (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.