The Neighbor (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.7

The Neighbor poster

Released in 2016, The Neighbor is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Marcus Dunstan, running about 87 minutes. “We all have our secrets” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the town of Cutter, most people keep to themselves. But when John comes home to find his girlfriend missing, he sneaks into his neighbor's house, finding his girlfriend and several other kidnapped people tied up in the basement. When the neighbor come home, John is forced to get out of the house alive and lead the group to safety.

Who’s in it. The Neighbor stars Josh Stewart as John, Bill Engvall as Troy, Luke Edwards as Cooper and Alex Essoe as Rosie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Neighbor 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 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 (2016)?
In US, The Neighbor 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 The Neighbor worth watching?
The Neighbor holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Neighbor?
The Neighbor stars Josh Stewart, Bill Engvall, Luke Edwards, Alex Essoe and Jaqueline Fleming.
When was The Neighbor released?
The Neighbor was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.