Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) movie poster

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

"A little kindness makes a world of difference."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 91% (RT: 97%, MC: 85) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Documentary

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Director
Morgan Neville
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
8.0/10 (583 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
85
Cast
Margaret Whitmer as Self - TV Producer
Tom Junod as Self - Journalist and Fred's Friend
Joanne Rogers as Self - Fred's Wife
Jim Rogers as Self - Fred's Son
Max King as Self - Fred's Biographer
Hedda Sharapan as Self - Child Development Advisor
Betty Seamans as Self - Actress / Mrs. McFeely
Junlei Li as Self - Fred Rogers Center Co-director
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 583 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 91%.
Overview
For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Won't You Be My Neighbor? was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Morgan Neville cited several classic documentary films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Won't You Be My Neighbor? is a 2018 documentary film directed by Morgan Neville. For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues. The film has been rated by 583 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a documentary film, Won't You Be My Neighbor? delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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