The Boys Next Door (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, The Boys Next Door is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Penelope Spheeris, running about 91 minutes. “The anger. The destructiveness. The urge to kill in cold blood. They weren't born with it...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.
Who’s in it. The Boys Next Door stars Maxwell Caulfield as Roy Alston, Charlie Sheen as Bo Richards, Patti D'Arbanville as Angie and Christopher McDonald as Detective Mark Woods, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Boys Next Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, Eternal Family and Midnight Pulp and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boys Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys Next Door tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys Next Door (1986)?
- In US, The Boys Next Door is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boys Next Door worth watching?
- The Boys Next Door holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys Next Door?
- The Boys Next Door stars Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen, Patti D'Arbanville, Christopher McDonald and Moon Unit Zappa.
- When was The Boys Next Door released?
- The Boys Next Door was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.