The Perfect Neighbor

Is The Perfect Neighbor worth watching?

Yes — The Perfect Neighbor earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Assembled almost entirely from bodycam and interrogation footage, this documentary builds a slow-burning sense of dread, indicting a permissive legal culture without ever needing to raise its voice.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%).

What is The Perfect Neighbor about?

A seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida's "stand your ground"...