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Neighbors

  • 19811981
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  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
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  • Comedy
A quiet man's peaceful suburban lifestyle is threatened by the new, obnoxious couple that moves in next door.A quiet man's peaceful suburban lifestyle is threatened by the new, obnoxious couple that moves in next door.A quiet man's peaceful suburban lifestyle is threatened by the new, obnoxious couple that moves in next door.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writers
    • Thomas Berger(novel)
    • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Belushi
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Kathryn Walker
Top credits
  • Director
    • John G. Avildsen
  • Writers
    • Thomas Berger(novel)
    • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Belushi
    • Dan Aykroyd
    • Kathryn Walker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 94User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Neighbors
    Trailer 2:35
    Neighbors

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    Dan Aykroyd in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi and Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cathy Moriarty, Lauren-Marie Taylor, and Kathryn Walker in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cathy Moriarty, Lauren-Marie Taylor, and Kathryn Walker in Neighbors (1981)
    Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
    Neighbors (1981)
    Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi and Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
    John Belushi and Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)

    Top cast

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    John Belushi
    John Belushi
    • Earl Keeseas Earl Keese
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Vicas Vic
    Kathryn Walker
    Kathryn Walker
    • Enid Keeseas Enid Keese
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Ramonaas Ramona
    Igors Gavon
    • Chicas Chic
    Dru-Ann Chuckran
    • Chic's Wifeas Chic's Wife
    Tim Kazurinsky
    Tim Kazurinsky
    • Pa Greavyas Pa Greavy
    Tino Insana
    Tino Insana
    • Perry Greavyas Perry Greavy
    P.L. Brown
    P.L. Brown
    • Police Officer #1as Police Officer #1
    Henry Judd Baker
    Henry Judd Baker
    • Police Officer #2as Police Officer #2
    Lauren-Marie Taylor
    Lauren-Marie Taylor
    • Elaine Keeseas Elaine Keese
    Sherman G. Lloyd
    • Fireman #1 (DOC)as Fireman #1 (DOC)
    • (as Sherman Lloyd)
    Bert Kittel
    • Fireman #2as Fireman #2
    J.B. Friend
    • Additional Firemanas Additional Fireman
    Bernie Friedman
    • Additional Firemanas Additional Fireman
    Edward S. Kotkin
    • Additional Firemanas Additional Fireman
    • (as Edward Kotkin)
    Michael Manoogian
    • Additional Firemanas Additional Fireman
    Dale Two Eagles
    • Mr. Thunderskyas Mr. Thundersky
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writers
      • Thomas Berger(novel)
      • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Belushi was originally cast in the role of Vic and Dan Aykroyd in the role of Earl. The two decided to switch roles just prior to filming the movie. As such, Belushi and Aykroyd starred in this movie acting against type, loud-mouthed Belushi played a quiet character whilst the meeker Aykroyd played an over-the-top character.
    • Goofs
      After Vic's dog Baby is heard barking in Enid and Earl's bedroom, we never hear or see the dog again, even after Vic, Ramona and Earl leave Bird Street.
    • Quotes

      Vic: In light of Earl's feelings, I think it would be best if we left.

      Enid Keese: Oh, no, no. Sit down, sit down. Let's finish this magnificent meal. Don't worry about Earl. He'll get over his feelings.

      Vic: He spurned my sauce!

      Enid Keese: No, he loves your sauce. He's just jealous, he can't cook.

    • Crazy credits
      A gunshot can be heard after the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      The movie's original cut had a very dark ending with Earl getting killed, but the studio re-edited the film with a happy ending with Earl leaving home and joining Vic and Ramona on their adventures.
    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Hello, I Love You
      Written by Jim Morrison (uncredited), Robby Krieger (uncredited), Ray Manzarek (uncredited) and John Densmore (uncredited)

      Performed by The Doors

      Courtesy of Elektra Records

    User reviews94

    Review
    Top review
    John Belushi's diamond in the rough
    Leonerd Maltin's crazy. This movie was before it's time and had me puking. It's been on cable every day for the last few months and I've watched it every time. The ideas behind this movie are awesome. Watch this movie just for the swamp and the tow truck driver. May be Dan Ackroyd's best performance.
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    3
    • hogum
    • Aug 21, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Die verrückten Nachbarn
    • Filming locations
      • Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,916,207
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,481,386
      • Dec 20, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,916,207
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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