The Boys Next Door

John Erman
1996-02-04

Sometimes being a little different means being a lot more wonderful.
6.6
98 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Nathan Lane Norman Bulansky Goutbreak
Robert Sean Leonard Barry Klemper Unowned
Tony Goldwyn Jack Palmer Unowned
Michael Jeter Arnold Wiggins Unowned
Courtney B. Vance Lucien P. Singer Unowned
Mare Winningham Sheila Unowned
Elizabeth Wilson Mary Fremus Unowned
Richard Jenkins Bob Klemper Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Lynne Thigpen Mrs. Tracy Unowned
Caroline Aaron Mrs. Warren Unowned
Michael Hogan Dr. Racine Unowned
Laura Bertram Cashier Unowned
Martha Burns Unowned
George R. Robertson Senator Warren Clarke Unowned
Jenny Robertson Rena Palmer Unowned