The Boys Next Door

– Jack Palmer is a social worker whose job has taken precedence over his personal life. Mainly, his jo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
The Boys Next Door (1996)

Jack Palmer is a social worker whose job has taken precedence over his personal life. Mainly, his job is to help four mentally challenged men live regular lives in a home. They consist of: Norman, who works at a donut shop and has a thing for keys; Barry, who thinks he is a golf pro and doesn't communicate well with his father; Arnold, who is into all things Russian and has a habit of spending money; and Lucien, who is into Spider Man and must testify before the state senate. Jack wants to help them, but he also thinks it is time to move on with his life. The hard part is trying to say goodbye to the guys he cares about.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Boys Next Door (1996) - Trailer

Release Date:

04 Feb 1996

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

John Erman

Writer:

Tom Griffin (play), William Blinn (teleplay)

Main Actors:

Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Jeter

Plot:

Jack Palmer is a social worker whose job has taken precedence over his personal life. Mainly, his job is to help four mentally challenged men live regular lives in a home. They consist of: Norman, who works at a donut shop and has a thing for keys; Barry, who thinks he is a golf pro and doesn't communicate well with his father; Arnold, who is into all things Russian and has a habit of spending money; and Lucien, who is into Spider Man and must testify before the state senate. Jack wants to help them, but he also thinks it is time to move on with his life. The hard part is trying to say goodbye to the guys he cares about.

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10