The Neighbor (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1993, The Neighbor is a thriller and horror film directed by Rodney Gibbons, running about 93 minutes. “He's closer than you think.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young couple, Mary and John, awaiting a baby is in search for a house when they decide to buy that lovely old villa they found by coincidence. What they both do not know is that Myron, the owner of that villa and their new neigbour, is a dangerous psychopath and that Mary reminds him of his dead mother. Mary begins to wonder about Myron's odd behaviour, but everybody thinks Mary's fears are due to her being pregnant.
Who’s in it. The Neighbor stars Rod Steiger as Dr. Myron Hatch, Linda Kozlowski as Mary / Mrs. Hatch, Ron Lea as John and Jane Wheeler as Dr. Wayborn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Neighbor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Neighbor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Neighbor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Neighbor (1993)?
- In US, The Neighbor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Neighbor worth watching?
- The Neighbor holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Neighbor?
- The Neighbor stars Rod Steiger, Linda Kozlowski, Ron Lea, Jane Wheeler and Bruce Boa.
- When was The Neighbor released?
- The Neighbor was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.