The Boy Next Door (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2008, The Boy Next Door is a drama film directed by Gregor Schmidinger, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Mark, a 25-year-old male prostitute who suffers from anxiety attacks accidentally runs into the 10-year-old son of one of his clients. When the boy tells him he is looking for his father Mark, taken by surprise, wants nothing to do with him. But while they wait for the client to return Mark realizes that maybe this unexpected guest was exactly what he needed. Over the course of the night this strange new friendship grows and gives both Mark and Justin the courage to overcome their fears and face their own personal demons.
Who’s in it. The Boy Next Door stars Michael Ellison as Mark, Truman Chambers as Justin and Damon Preston as Mr. Brown.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Boy Next Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boy Next Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy Next Door tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy Next Door (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy Next Door change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boy Next Door worth watching?
- The Boy Next Door holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy Next Door?
- The Boy Next Door stars Michael Ellison, Truman Chambers and Damon Preston.
- When was The Boy Next Door released?
- The Boy Next Door was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.