The Boys Next Door
1996, English. Directed by John Erman.
Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Boys Next Door
The Boys Next Door is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- John ErmanDirector
- Nathan LaneNorman Bulansky
- Robert Sean LeonardBarry Klemper
- Tony GoldwynJack Palmer
- Michael JeterArnold Wiggins
- Courtney B. VanceLucien P. Singer
- Mare WinninghamSheila
- Elizabeth WilsonMary Fremus
- Richard JenkinsBob Klemper
- Lynne ThigpenMrs. Tracy
- Caroline AaronMrs. Warren
- Michael HoganDr. Racine
- Laura BertramCashier
Details
- Released
- 4 February 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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The Boys Next Door: quick answers
Is The Boys Next Door worth watching?
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How long is The Boys Next Door?
The Boys Next Door runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Boys Next Door have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boys Next Door. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boys Next Door parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boys Next Door is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Boys Next Door on?
The Boys Next Door is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boys Next Door?
If you liked The Boys Next Door, try Hooking Up, Psych: The Movie, A Dog Year.
Who directed The Boys Next Door?
The Boys Next Door (1996) was directed by John Erman and stars Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Tony Goldwyn.