Good Neighbor Sam (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, Good Neighbor Sam is a comedy film directed by David Swift, running about 130 minutes. “Slam! Bam! Here comes Sam!...Caught in the Middle of a Two-Woman Jam!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
Who’s in it. Good Neighbor Sam stars Jack Lemmon as Sam Bissel, Romy Schneider as Janet Lagerlof, Dorothy Provine as Minerva Bissel and Mike Connors as Howard Ebbets, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Good Neighbor Sam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Neighbor Sam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Neighbor Sam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Neighbor Sam (1964)?
- In US, Good Neighbor Sam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Good Neighbor Sam worth watching?
- Good Neighbor Sam holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Neighbor Sam?
- Good Neighbor Sam stars Jack Lemmon, Romy Schneider, Dorothy Provine, Mike Connors and Edward Andrews.
- When was Good Neighbor Sam released?
- Good Neighbor Sam was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.