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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
26K
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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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  • Documentary
  • Biography
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.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Morgan Neville
  • Stars
    • Fred Rogers(archive footage)
    • Joanne Rogers
    • John Rogers
Top credits
  • Director
    • Morgan Neville
  • Stars
    • Fred Rogers(archive footage)
    • Joanne Rogers
    • John Rogers
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 230User reviews
    • 176Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 54 wins & 34 nominations

    Videos5

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    Trailer 2:25
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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
    Oscar Buzz for 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'
    IMDbrief: Box-Office Slump Reversed?
    Video 3:16
    IMDbrief: Box-Office Slump Reversed?

    Photos96

    David Newell and Fred Rogers in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)
    Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Tom Junod and Joanne Rogers at an event for Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Morgan Neville at an event for Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Morgan Neville at an event for Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Morgan Neville, Caryn Capotosto, and Nicholas Ma at an event for Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
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    Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)
    Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

    Top cast

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    Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Joanne Rogers
    Joanne Rogers
    • Self
    John Rogers
    John Rogers
    • Self
    Jim Rogers
    Jim Rogers
    • Self
    Bill Isler
    Bill Isler
    • Self
    Hedda Sharapan
    Hedda Sharapan
    • Self
    Junlei Li
    Junlei Li
    • Self
    Max King
    Max King
    • Self
    Margaret Whitmer
    Margaret Whitmer
    • Self
    • (as Margy Whitmer)
    Tom Junod
    Tom Junod
    • Self
    Betty Seamans
    Betty Seamans
    • Self
    • (as Elizabeth Seamans)
    Joe Negri
    Joe Negri
    • Self
    David Newell
    David Newell
    • Self
    Elaine Crozier
    Elaine Crozier
    • Self
    George Wirth
    George Wirth
    • Self
    David Bianculli
    David Bianculli
    • Self
    François Scarborough Clemmons
    François Scarborough Clemmons
    • Self
    • (as François Clemmons)
    Howard Erlanger
    • Self
    • Director
      • Morgan Neville
    • 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
      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 reviews230

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Spoiler...
    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.
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    10
    • fuqua11
    • Jun 8, 2018

    FAQ1

    • Why in the world is this not nominated for an Academy Award?

    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
    • Production company
      • Tremolo Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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

    Technical 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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