The Perfect Neighbor
Seen it?2025 | 97 min | Crime, Documentary
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious. If you loved Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 7 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Documentary Feature, Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best True Crime Documentary, Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Archival Documentary, Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Director and 3 more. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Film Independent Spirit Awards: Best Documentary Feature. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 BAFTA and 3 more Critics' Choice Awards. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 2.1 million people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Geeta Gandbhir
- Susan LorinczSelf (archive footage)
- Ajike OwensSelf (archive footage)
- Pamela DiasSelf (archive footage)