The Boys Next Door (1996)

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This made-for-television Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation is based on the play of the same name by Tom Griffin. Nathan Lane, Robert Sean Leonard, Michael Jeter, and Courtney P. Vance star as four men with various mental challenges who try to carve out lives for themselves as they share a home under the guidance of a social worker (Tony Goldwyn). Mare Winningham was nominated for an Emmy Award for her co-starring role.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Directed By:
    John Erman
  • Written By:
    William Blinn
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  • Studio:
    Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Inc.

Cast

Nathan Lane
as Norman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
as Barry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
as Jack Palmer
Michael Jeter
as Arnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
as Lucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
as Sheila
Lynne Thigpen
as Mrs. Tracy
Elizabeth Wilson
as Mary Fremus
Jenny Robertson
as Rena Palmer
Richard Jenkins
as Mr. Klemper
Caroline Aaron
as Karen Warren
Laura Bertram
as Grocery Girl
Michael Hogan
as Dr. Racine
George R. Robertson
as Sen. Warren Clarke
Martha Burns
as Soap Opera Woman
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Cheesy, but sweet.

Erin Collins
Erin Collins

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½

Very cheesy and dated. Good performaces, but more like "after school special" than "film I would take seriously".

Sarah Prisbylla
Sarah Prisbylla

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Fantastic!

Leo L
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