Neighbors
“Lock the doors... here come the Neighbors”
Synopsis
One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Neighbors 1981 Trailer | John Belushi | Dan Aykroyd | Kathryn Walker
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-05
Top Cast
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John Belushi
Earl Keese
Kathryn Walker
Enid Keese
Cathy Moriarty
Ramona
Dan Aykroyd
Vic
Tim Kazurinsky
Pa Greavy
Tino Insana
Perry Greavy
Henry Judd Baker
Police Officer #2
Igors Gavon
Chic
Dru-Ann Chuckran
Chic's Wife
P.L. Brown
Police Officer #1
Lauren-Marie Taylor
Elaine Keese
Dale Two Eagles
Mr. Thundersky
Sherman G. Lloyd
Fireman
Bert Kittel
Fireman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.52x
+$21.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Gelbart
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- Neighbors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.9M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Avildsen
Larry Gelbart
Bill Conti
Gerald Hirschfeld
Jane Kurson
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Avildsen
Director
Larry Gelbart
Screenplay
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
John Boxer
Costume Design
Richard D. Zanuck
Producer
David Brown
Producer
Jane Kurson
Editor
Peter S. Larkin
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Neighbors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Neighbors about?
One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.
Who directed Neighbors?
Neighbors was directed by John G. Avildsen.
Who stars in Neighbors?
The principal cast of Neighbors includes John Belushi, Kathryn Walker, Cathy Moriarty, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Kazurinsky.
When was Neighbors released and how long is it?
Neighbors was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Neighbors?
Neighbors had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $29.9M at the worldwide box office (3.52 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Neighbors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Neighbors was composed by Bill Conti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Neighbors?
Neighbors holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).