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The Boy Next Door may get a few howls out of fans of stalker thrillers, but for most viewers, it won't even rise to "so bad it's good" status. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When a handsome, charming teenager named Noah (Ryan Guzman) moves in next door, newly separated high-school teacher Claire Peterson (Jennifer Lopez) encourages his friendship and engages in a little bit of harmless -- or so she thinks -- flirtation. Although Noah spends much of the time hanging out with Claire's son, the teen's attraction to her is palpable. One night, Claire gives in to temptation and lets Noah seduce her -- but when she tries to end the relationship, he turns violent.
  • Rating:
    R (Sexual Content/Nudity|Language|Violence)
  • Genre:
    mystery and thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Rob Cohen
  • Producer:
    Jason Blum, John Jacobs, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Jennifer Lopez
  • Writer:
    Barbara Curry
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $35.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Smart Entertainment, Blumhouse, The Medina Company, Nuyorican Productions
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Jennifer Lopez
Claire Peterson
Ryan Guzman
Noah Sandborn
John Corbett
Garrett Peterson
Kristin Chenoweth
Vicky Lansing
Ian Nelson
Kevin Peterson
Lexi Atkins
Allie Callahan
Hill Harper
Principal Edward Warren
Jack Wallace
Mr. Sandborn
Adam Hicks
Jason Zimmer
Francois Chau
Det. Johnny Chou
Rob Cohen
Director
Barbara Curry
Screenwriter
Jason Blum
Producer
John Jacobs
Producer
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Producer
Benny Medina
Producer
Jennifer Lopez
Producer
Couper Samuelson
Executive Producer
Jeanette Volturno-Brill
Executive Producer
Zac Unterman
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for The Boy Next Door

  • Jul 11, 2016
    The Hollywood pitch for this movie was probably something like... "it's Fatal Attraction but instead of a married man being stalked it's America's favorite MILF, Jennifer Lopez." If that sounds crude... well... so is this movie. Crude in its script and production. It's too bad that the subject matter - a middle-aged woman allows herself to be seduced by a high school student - wasn't taken more seriously. Instead, everything is played for cheap thrills and the movie can't even deliver those.
    Aldo G Super Reviewer
  • Sep 13, 2015
    The Boy Next Door is by far one of the dumbest films I've ever seen. Everything about this film is awful, except for maybe Jennifer Lopez's acting, which is decent. Aside from that though, this film is an absolute fucking train wreck. I'd actually recommend it if you're looking to watch something so bad it's entertaining.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Aug 31, 2015
    Jennifer Lopez stars in The Boy Next Door, a mediocre psychological thriller. After separating from her husband a lonely housewife named Claire Peterson has an illicit affair with a young man who's recently moved in next door to take care of his infirmed uncle; but when Claire tries to break off the relationship he becomes obsessive and violent. It's really a formulaic plot, and the characters are little more than clichéd stereotypes. Additionally, the performances are piss-poor; especially Lopez. However, Rob Cohen's directing is pretty good: bringing tension to the scenes and creating a sinister undertone. While it's able to deliver a few thrills, The Boy Next Door is a generic and uninspired film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 22, 2015
    I was really looking forward to seeing this as I love a good psycho thriller. I have liked a few of Jennifer Lopez's movies too over the years. Wow. So glad I rented this before buying. How disappointing. Though the ingredients are all there, it just doesn't quite work. It's not scary, the guy isn't that convincing. And the ending is abrupt. Other movies in this genre are so much better. Even the much criticised Swimfan was better than this. Much better. I don't know, maybe I like it better when it's a crazy girl doing this crap.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
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