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The Perfect Neighbor Review (2025) — 83% Celluloid Score

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir · 2025 ·

Short answer

Is The Perfect Neighbor worth watching?

Yes. The Perfect Neighbor (2025) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (84%). See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

99% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.1 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 37m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · U/A 16+ (India) · M (Australia) · R (Canada)
Cast
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

Also known as द पर्फ़ेक्ट नेबर La vecina perfecta La Voisine idéale The Perfect Neighbor – Ein Gesetz und seine Folgen A Vizinha Perfeita パーフェクト・ネイバー: 正当防衛法はどこへ向かうのか 완벽한 이웃 完美邻居

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Where to watch The Perfect Neighbor by country

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Celluloid Score 83% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is The Perfect Neighbor worth watching?

    Yes — The Perfect Neighbor earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    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"...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English The Perfect Neighbor

    The Perfect Neighbor (2025) Review: Bodycam as Indictment

    The Perfect Neighbor is Geeta Gandbhir's documentary about a Florida feud that turned fatal, built from police bodycam footage into a quietly devastating indictment.

    Yes. It is one of the most gripping and important true-crime documentaries in years, though its real footage of escalating conflict and its aftermath is hard to watch.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    The Perfect Neighbor: frequently asked questions

    Is The Perfect Neighbor worth watching?

    Yes. The Perfect Neighbor (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch The Perfect Neighbor?

    In the United States, The Perfect Neighbor streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is The Perfect Neighbor?

    The Perfect Neighbor runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

    What is The Perfect Neighbor rated?

    The Perfect Neighbor is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, U/A 16+ in India, M in Australia and R in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    What is the Metascore for The Perfect Neighbor?

    Metacritic's Metascore for The Perfect Neighbor is 83 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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