# The Perfect Neighbor (2025) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-perfect-neighbor-2025/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 99% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Geeta Gandbhir |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 145 min |

## Quick answer

The Perfect Neighbor (2025) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Assembled almost entirely from bodycam and interrogation footage, this documentary builds a slow-burning sense of dread, Critics and audiences diverge (99% critic vs 84% audience). Metascore 83/100. Directed by Geeta Gandbhir.

## 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.

## Synopsis

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"...

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Perfect Neighbor worth watching?**
The Perfect Neighbor holds a 83% Celluloid Score. 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.

**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"...

**Who directed The Perfect Neighbor?**
The Perfect Neighbor (2025) was directed by Geeta Gandbhir.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Perfect Neighbor?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 99%, audience 84%, Metascore 83/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

**Where can I watch The Perfect Neighbor?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Perfect Neighbor page for current options.

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