The Boys Next Door

Feb 4, 1996

1h 38m

★ 6.6

Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful.

Overview

Kind-hearted social worker Jack Palmer feels guilty about not spending enough time with his wife due to the pressures of his job taking care of four developmentally disabled men: obsessive-compulsive Norman, bipolar Arnold, childlike Lucien, and schizophrenic Barry. When Jack announces his decision to leave his job, his four charges react quite unexpectedly to the news.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

The Boys Next Door Trailers

Cast

Norman Bulansky

Nathan Lane

Barry Klemper

Robert Sean Leonard

Jack Palmer

Tony Goldwyn

Arnold Wiggins

Michael Jeter

Lucien P. Singer

Courtney B. Vance

Sheila

Mare Winningham

Mary Fremus

Elizabeth Wilson

Bob Klemper

Richard Jenkins

Mrs. Tracy

Lynne Thigpen

Mrs. Warren

Caroline Aaron

Dr. Racine

Michael Hogan

Cashier

Laura Bertram

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