The Boy Next Door
Synopsis
Mark, a 25-year-old male prostitute who suffers from anxiety attacks accidentally runs into the 10-year-old son of one of his clients. When the boy tells him he is looking for his father Mark, taken by surprise, wants nothing to do with him. But while they wait for the client to return Mark realizes that maybe this unexpected guest was exactly what he needed. Over the course of the night this strange new friendship grows and gives both Mark and Justin the courage to overcome their fears and face their own personal demons.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sefton Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gregor Schmidinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregor Schmidinger
- Original Score
- John DeBorde
- Original Title
- The Boy Next Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Sunfire Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gregor Schmidinger
Gregor Schmidinger
John DeBorde
Sophia Woodward
Gregor Schmidinger
Karl Schmidinger, Hedwig Gußner, Engelbert Gußner, Magarethe Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Gregor Schmidinger
Director
Gregor Schmidinger
Writer
Gregor Schmidinger
Editor
Sophia Woodward
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boy Next Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boy Next Door about?
Mark, a 25-year-old male prostitute who suffers from anxiety attacks accidentally runs into the 10-year-old son of one of his clients. When the boy tells him he is looking for his father Mark, taken by surprise, wants nothing to do with him. But while they wait for the client to return Mark realizes that maybe this unexpected guest was exactly what he needed. Over the course of the night this strange new friendship grows and gives both Mark and Justin the courage to overcome their fears and face their own personal demons.
Who directed The Boy Next Door?
The Boy Next Door was directed by Gregor Schmidinger.
Who stars in The Boy Next Door?
The principal cast of The Boy Next Door includes Michael Ellison, Truman Chambers, Damon Preston.
When was The Boy Next Door released and how long is it?
The Boy Next Door was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boy Next Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boy Next Door was composed by John DeBorde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boy Next Door?
The Boy Next Door holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).