The Men Next Door (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2012, The Men Next Door is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Rob Williams, running about 84 minutes. “Falling in love with the boy next door? That's a dream come true. Falling in love with his father, too? That's just awkward.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This is a fast-paced comedy about a 40-year-old gay man who finds himself dating two equally lovable men - a secure 50-year-old who came out later in life, and an adventurous 30-year-old who wasn't looking for a relationship. What he doesn't find out right away is that the two men are, in fact, father and son. And as they say, wackiness ensues.
Who’s in it. The Men Next Door stars Eric Dean as Doug, Michael Nicklin as Jacob, Benjamin Lutz as Colton and Heidi Rhodes as Evelyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Men Next Door has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Men Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Men Next Door tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Men Next Door (2012)?
- In GB, The Men Next Door is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Men Next Door worth watching?
- The Men Next Door holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Men Next Door?
- The Men Next Door stars Eric Dean, Michael Nicklin, Benjamin Lutz, Heidi Rhodes and Mark Cirillo.
- When was The Men Next Door released?
- The Men Next Door was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.