The Good Neighbor (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, The Good Neighbor is a thriller and drama film directed by Stephan Rick, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The budding friendship between two very different neighbors takes a tragic turn when David runs over a young woman and causes her death. At Robert's insistence David leaves her lying and flees. While Robert hopes his new neighbor will now be irreversibly bound to him, David is increasingly devoured by feelings of guilt. When he meets Vanessa, the sister of his victim, he believes he can put things right. But he hasn't taken Robert into account. Robert is prepared to do anything to keep his neighbor to himself.
Who’s in it. The Good Neighbor stars Maxim Mehmet as David Ahrens, Charly Hübner as Robert Graetz, Petra Schmidt-Schaller as Vanessa Rafael and Helmut Rühl as Kommissar Wagner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Good Neighbor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Neighbor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Neighbor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Neighbor (2011)?
- In AU, The Good Neighbor is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Neighbor worth watching?
- The Good Neighbor holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Neighbor?
- The Good Neighbor stars Maxim Mehmet, Charly Hübner, Petra Schmidt-Schaller, Helmut Rühl and Rainer Sellien.
- When was The Good Neighbor released?
- The Good Neighbor was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.