The New Neighbor (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1953, The New Neighbor is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack Hannah, running about 7 minutes. “Sparks fly when Donald moves next door to Pete and his reckless dog.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Donald moves into a new home, and discovers his new neighbor is a slob, a mooch, and has a dog that comes crashing through the fence and digging in Donald's garden. Eventually it escalates into a full-scale war, with crowds cheering and TV coverage.
Who’s in it. The New Neighbor stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) and Billy Bletcher as Pete (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The New Neighbor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Neighbor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Neighbor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Neighbor (1953)?
- In US, The New Neighbor is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The New Neighbor worth watching?
- The New Neighbor holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Neighbor?
- The New Neighbor stars Clarence Nash and Billy Bletcher.
- When was The New Neighbor released?
- The New Neighbor was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.