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1996•98 min•Comedy, Drama, TV Movie

The Boys Next Door

Is The Boys Next Door a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Boys Next Door worth watching? With a rating of 6.636/10, this Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

Nathan Lane
Nathan LaneNorman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean LeonardBarry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
Tony GoldwynJack Palmer
Michael Jeter
Michael JeterArnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. VanceLucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
Mare WinninghamSheila
Elizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth WilsonMary Fremus
Richard Jenkins
Richard JenkinsBob Klemper
Lynne Thigpen
Lynne ThigpenMrs. Tracy
Caroline Aaron
Caroline AaronMrs. Warren

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Boys Next Door worth watching?

The Boys Next Door has received mixed reviews with a 6.636/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama, TV Movie movies.

Is The Boys Next Door hit or flop?

The Boys Next Door has received average ratings (6.636/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Boys Next Door?

The Boys Next Door is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie movie that 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 d...

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