The People Next Door (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1970, The People Next Door is a drama film directed by David Greene, running about 93 minutes. “A movie as American as Mom's apple pie, Daddy's Scotch-on-the-rocks and little Maxie's hang-ups.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married couple struggle with the realities of their imperfect marriage as they fight to save and rehabilitate their teenage daughter from a life of drug addiction and ultimate committal to a mental ward.
Who’s in it. The People Next Door stars Eli Wallach as Arthur Mason, Julie Harris as Gerrie Mason, Deborah Winters as Maxie Mason and Stephen McHattie as Artie Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The People Next Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Next Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People Next Door (1970)?
- In US, The People Next Door is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The People Next Door worth watching?
- The People Next Door holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People Next Door?
- The People Next Door stars Eli Wallach, Julie Harris, Deborah Winters, Stephen McHattie and Hal Holbrook.
- When was The People Next Door released?
- The People Next Door was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.