Neighbours (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1952, Neighbours is a comedy and animation film directed by Norman McLaren, running about 8 minutes. “Love your neighbor, meaning, to treat others as you would have them treat you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this Oscar-winning short film, Norman McLaren employs the principles normally used to put drawings or puppets into motion to animate live actors. The story is a parable about two people who come to blows over the possession of a flower.
Who’s in it. Neighbours stars Grant Munro as Neighbour on the Right and Jean Paul Ladouceur as Neighbour on the Left.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Neighbours has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Neighbours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Neighbours tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Neighbours (1952)?
- In US, Neighbours is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Neighbours worth watching?
- Neighbours holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Neighbours?
- Neighbours stars Grant Munro and Jean Paul Ladouceur.
- When was Neighbours released?
- Neighbours was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.