Won't You Be My Neighbor?

PG-13

Released Jun 29, 2018

1 hr. 34 min.

Documentary

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Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's TV show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

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Won't You Be My Neighbor? takes a fittingly patient and honest look at the life and legacy of a television pioneer whose work has enriched generations.

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John H

Amazing documentary about Fred Rogers. I was on of Mr Rogers kids so it means so much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Alec B

I like how seriously the movie takes Rogers' philosophy, examining not just its effectiveness but how it proved to be a reflection of deeply complex man.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Pifase

Don't think it was as good as the source material and it felt like a Horror movie at times.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Jay W

This movie is so perfectly put together and shows how much more there was to Fred Rodgers than people saw. By the end of the film I was in tears which doesn't happen often for me

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Just confirmation that Fred Rogers was a lovely, caring, compassionate man!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Thomas M

The best documentary movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/22

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Morgan Neville

Director

Joanne Rogers

Self

Bill Isler

Self

Hedda Sharapan

Self

Margaret Whitmer

Self

Tom Junod

Self

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Mister Rogers & Jeff Erlanger

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Fred Rogers' Death

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Mister Rogers & Theme Weeks

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Tackling Issues

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Daniel Striped Tiger Is The Real Fred

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - What Does Assassination Mean?

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Mister Rogers Saves PBS

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - What Would Fred Rogers Do?

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - Officer Clemmons

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Won't You Be My Neighbor?: Official Clip - I Love You Just The Way You Are

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

This gentle, positive treatment of Rogers coincides with the show's values but devalues his enormous social importance.

Mar 24, 2020

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

This documentary by Morgan Neville reveals that he really was just what he seemed to be at first innocent sight: a kind-hearted, square but saintly man who genuinely loved and understood children in a pure, sincere way.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 10, 2018

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Hannah Strong

Little White Lies

Not beyond reproach, but a fitting tribute to a pop culture icon.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 7, 2018

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

Morgan Neville is the new king of documentaries, and I’m fascinated in what subject he will tackle next.

Apr 4, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Without question and to use his word of "special," special care was paid to a special subject for a must-see and purifying viewing experience.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 26, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A heartwarming and truly inspiring showcase of Fred Rogers.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 11, 2022

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's TV show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

Director: Morgan Neville
Executive Producer: Leslie Berriman, John Boccardo
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Tremolo Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 21, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.6M

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