The Boys Next Door
“Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful.”
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.
Top Cast
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Nathan Lane
Norman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
Barry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
Jack Palmer
Michael Jeter
Arnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
Lucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
Sheila
Elizabeth Wilson
Mary Fremus
Richard Jenkins
Bob Klemper
Lynne Thigpen
Mrs. Tracy
Caroline Aaron
Mrs. Warren
Michael Hogan
Dr. Racine
Laura Bertram
Cashier
Martha Burns
George R. Robertson
Senator Warren Clarke
Jenny Robertson
Rena Palmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 4, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- William Blinn, Tom Griffin
- Original Score
- John Kander
- Original Title
- The Boys Next Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
William Blinn, Tom Griffin
John Kander
Frank Tidy
John W. Wheeler
John Erman, Richard Welsh
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Director
John Erman
Producer
John Kander
Original Music Composer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
John W. Wheeler
Editor
Karen Bromley
Production Design
Arthur Rowsell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys Next Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boys Next Door about?
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.
Who directed The Boys Next Door?
The Boys Next Door was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in The Boys Next Door?
The principal cast of The Boys Next Door includes Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Jeter, Courtney B. Vance.
When was The Boys Next Door released and how long is it?
The Boys Next Door was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys Next Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys Next Door was composed by John Kander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys Next Door?
The Boys Next Door holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).