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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Seen it?

2019 | 109 min | History, Family, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 families and history buffs. If you loved Steve Jobs or Good Night, and Good Luck., start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 3 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $68 million worldwide on a $25 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 318K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marielle Heller

  • Matthew RhysLloyd Vogel
  • Tom HanksFred Rogers
  • Chris CooperJerry Vogel
  • Susan Kelechi WatsonAndrea Vogel
  • Maryann PlunkettJoanne Rogers
  • Enrico ColantoniBill Isler
  • Wendy MakkenaDorothy Vogel
  • Tammy BlanchardLorraine Vogel
  • Noah HarpsterTodd
  • Carmen CusackMargy Whitmer