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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

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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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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Mar 24, 2020
This gentle, positive treatment of Rogers coincides with the show's values but devalues his enormous social importance. Go to Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian Nov 10, 2018
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Hannah Strong Little White Lies Nov 7, 2018
4/5
Not beyond reproach, but a fitting tribute to a pop culture icon. Go to Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy Oct 11, 2024
The documentary is a love letter to a man who helped shape a generation of children, and it should be seen to remind us all that love will always triumph hate. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jun 26, 2022
5/5
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. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 11, 2022
3.5/4
A heartwarming and truly inspiring showcase of Fred Rogers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David A @dabs424 Aug 24, 2026 What a character study. All the feels. So many life lessons packed into a 90 minute film. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 11, 2025 Real footage in 1 hour, 34 minutes, and 27 seconds. The worldwide gross is $22,844,741.00. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Dec 22, 2024 A very sweet and touching deep dive into Mr. Rogers' history and personal philosophy of teaching children emotional intelligence while grappling with his own personal dilemmas. See more Garrett B @gmoney637 Nov 20, 2024 Good heartfelt documentary of a man who changed the way of children’s television for years to come. See more Christian T @RT58686759 Oct 20, 2024 This movie is a masterpiece about the life of a man's who's life was a masterpiece. See more John H @JLHIII Mar 5, 2024 Amazing documentary about Fred Rogers. I was on of Mr Rogers kids so it means so much See more Read all reviews
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Morgan Neville

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Joanne Rogers

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Bill Isler

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Hedda Sharapan

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Margaret Whitmer

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Tom Junod

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Movie Info

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
Producer
Caryn Capotosto, Nicholas Ma
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
Runtime
1h 34m
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