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Neighbors

  • 19811981
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  • 1h 34m
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John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Cathy Moriarty in Neighbors (1981)
Official Trailer
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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
8.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
11,023
1,730
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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
    • 95User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Neighbors
    Trailer 2:35
    Neighbors

    Photos38

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

    Top cast

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    John Belushi
    John Belushi
    • Earl Keese
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Vic
    Kathryn Walker
    Kathryn Walker
    • Enid Keese
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Ramona
    Igors Gavon
    • Chic
    Dru-Ann Chuckran
    • Chic's Wife
    Tim Kazurinsky
    Tim Kazurinsky
    • Pa Greavy
    Tino Insana
    Tino Insana
    • Perry Greavy
    P.L. Brown
    P.L. Brown
    • Police Officer #1
    Henry Judd Baker
    Henry Judd Baker
    • Police Officer #2
    Lauren-Marie Taylor
    Lauren-Marie Taylor
    • Elaine Keese
    Sherman G. Lloyd
    • Fireman #1 (DOC)
    • (as Sherman Lloyd)
    Bert Kittel
    • Fireman #2
    J.B. Friend
    • Additional Fireman
    Bernie Friedman
    • Additional Fireman
    Edward S. Kotkin
    • Additional Fireman
    • (as Edward Kotkin)
    Michael Manoogian
    • Additional Fireman
    Dale Two Eagles
    • Mr. Thundersky
    • Director
      • John G. Avildsen
    • Writers
      • Thomas Berger(novel)
      • Larry Gelbart(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more 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 reviews95

    Review
    Top review
    Despite the bad critical reception, a gem of a film
    A plot synopsis here would be something of a waste of time, as one or more already appear on this site, but I felt some comments might attract another viewer to this unique film. The movie was very poorly received upon its release, by critics and audience alike. Many fans of Belushi and Aykroyd did not take to their reversal of what was typically their typecasts: here Belushi plays the straight man against Aykroyd's lunatic, which is what I beleive makes the movie so incredibly funny.

    On another note: when watching this film, give some attention to the soundtrack, brilliantly done by Bill Conti. The soundtrack, which would probably not work with any other movie, fits Neighbors perfectly. Using the Wagnerian technique of leitmotives, Conti assigns themes to each character: Earl is portrayed by some "shlub" music on bass trombone, Vic gets an eerie theremin melody, Ramona's appearances are always underscored by a sultry saxophone, and native american drums accompany Earl's wife Enid. The way the music underlines the drama is hard to describe without sounding like it cheaply "mickey-mouses" the actions onscreen, so I will forgo an in-depth analysis.

    Suffice to say: great movie, brilliant soundtrack.
    helpful•10
    4
    • phil-257
    • Oct 11, 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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