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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

  • 2018
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.
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An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host Fred Rogers.

  • Director
    • Morgan Neville
  • Stars
    • Fred Rogers
    • Margaret Whitmer
    • Tom Junod
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Morgan Neville
    • Stars
      • Fred Rogers
      • Margaret Whitmer
      • Tom Junod
    • 232User reviews
    • 179Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 54 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Wont You Be My Neighbor?
    Trailer 0:51
    Wont You Be My Neighbor?
    Oscar Buzz for 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'
    Clip 3:46
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    Won't You Be My Neighbor: Part Of Who We Become
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    Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Margaret Whitmer
    Margaret Whitmer
    • Self - Producer, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
    • (as Margy Whitmer)
    Tom Junod
    Tom Junod
    • Self - Journalist…
    Joanne Rogers
    Joanne Rogers
    • Self - Fred's Wife
    Josie Carey
    Josie Carey
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jim Rogers
    Jim Rogers
    • Self - Fred's Son
    Max King
    Max King
    • Self - Biographer
    Hedda Sharapan
    Hedda Sharapan
    • Self - Child Development Advisor
    Betty Seamans
    Betty Seamans
    • Self - 'Mrs. McFeely'
    • (as Elizabeth Seamans)
    Junlei Li
    Junlei Li
    • Self - Co-Director, Fred Rogers Center
    Joe Negri
    Joe Negri
    • Self - 'Handyman Negri'
    David Newell
    David Newell
    • Self - 'Mr. McFeely'
    Bill Isler
    Bill Isler
    • Self - Colleague…
    John Rogers
    John Rogers
    • Self - Fred's Son
    Elaine Crozier
    Elaine Crozier
    • Self - Fred's Sister
    George Wirth
    George Wirth
    • Self - Pastor
    • (as Rev. George Wirth)
    • …
    Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison
    • Self - Author
    • (archive footage)
    • …
    David Bianculli
    David Bianculli
    • Self - Television Critic
    • Director
      • Morgan Neville
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Although the documentary includes a brief clip of Fred Rogers' meeting with Koko the Gorilla and shows Koko removing Mister Rogers' shoes, it does not explain the story behind the gorilla's actions. After Koko's death in June 2018, multiple obituaries for the gorilla explained that Koko faithfully watched Mister Rogers' show every day, and during their encounter, she removed his shoes because she was used to seeing him do the same at the start of every episode.
    • Quotes

      Fred Rogers: From the time you were very little, you've had people who have smiled you into smiling, people who have talked you into talking, sung you into singing, loved you into loving. So, on this extra special day, let's take some time to think of those extra special people. Some of them may be right here, some may be far away. Some may even be in heaven. No matter where they are, deep down you know they've always wanted what was best for you. They've always cared about you beyond measure and have encouraged you to be true to the best within you. Let's just take a minute of silence to think about those people now.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jeremy Renner/Derek Hough/Mrs. Joanne Rogers/Christine and the Queens feat. Dâm-Funk (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Won't You Be My Neighbor?
      Music and lyrics by Fred Rogers

      Performed by Fred Rogers

      Courtesy of the Fred Rogers Company

    User reviews232

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    10/10

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    Fred Rogers is one of the best humans to ever walk this Earth. I'm as black hearted and cynical as anyone thats ever walked the Earth. Mr. Rogers always hits in the feels because he is the real deal. He wants nothing from you, only that you be understood and proud of yourself.

    This doc is a love letter to Mr. Rogers so it is what you'd expect, no surprises, a few more interviews than I've seen in the past all arranged well.
    • fuqua11
    • Jun 7, 2018
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 29, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Будемо сусідами?
    • Filming locations
      • Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA(commencement speech)
    • Production companies
      • Impact Partners
      • Independent Lens
      • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,835,787
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $475,419
      • Jun 10, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,844,741
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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