Neighbours (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 6.1
Released in 1985, Neighbours is a soap, drama, family and comedy series.
What it’s about. Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera. The show's storylines concern the domestic and professional lives of the people who live and work in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. The series primarily centres around the residents of Ramsay Street, a short cul-de-sac, and its neighbouring areas, the Lassiters complex, which includes a bar, hotel, cafe, news office and park. Neighbours began with three families created by Watson – the Ramsays, the Robinsons and the Clarkes. Watson said that he wanted to show three families who are friends living in a small street. The Robinsons and the Ramsays had a long history and were involved in an ongoing rivalry.
Who’s in it. Neighbours stars Stefan Dennis as Paul Robinson, Ian Smith as Harold Bishop, Tom Oliver as Lou Carpenter and Jackie Woodburne as Susan Kennedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Neighbours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neighbours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neighbours tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neighbours (1985)?
- In AU, Neighbours is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Neighbours worth watching?
- Neighbours holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap, drama, family and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Neighbours?
- Neighbours stars Stefan Dennis, Ian Smith, Tom Oliver, Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher.
- When was Neighbours released?
- Neighbours was released in 1985.