Neighbours
1952, English. Directed by Norman McLaren.
Love your neighbor, meaning, to treat others as you would have them treat you.
In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Neighbours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1952
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Norman McLaren
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Neighbours: quick answers
Is Neighbours worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Neighbours?
Neighbours runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does Neighbours have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Neighbours. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Neighbours parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Neighbours yet.
Which OTT platform is Neighbours on?
Neighbours isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Neighbours?
If you liked Neighbours, try Balance, Dimensions of Dialogue, The Comb.
Who directed Neighbours?
Neighbours (1952) was directed by Norman McLaren and stars Grant Munro, Jean Paul Ladouceur.