The Boys Next Door
Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful.
Genres
Overview
Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
98 min
Release Date
1996-02-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6.6
Nathan Lane
Norman Bulansky
Robert Sean Leonard
Barry Klemper
Tony Goldwyn
Jack Palmer
Michael Jeter
Arnold Wiggins
Courtney B. Vance
Lucien P. Singer
Mare Winningham
Sheila
Elizabeth Wilson
Mary Fremus
Richard Jenkins
Bob Klemper
Lynne Thigpen
Mrs. Tracy
Caroline Aaron
Mrs. Warren
Michael Hogan
Dr. Racine
Laura Bertram
Cashier
Martha Burns
George R. Robertson
Senator Warren Clarke
Jenny Robertson
Rena Palmer
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