The Boys Next Door (1996)

6.7/10 98 min Comedy Drama TV Movie

Overview

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

Nathan Lane

Norman Bulansky

Robert Sean Leonard

Barry Klemper

Tony Goldwyn

Jack Palmer

Michael Jeter

Arnold Wiggins

Courtney B. Vance

Lucien P. Singer

Mare Winningham

Sheila

Elizabeth Wilson

Mary Fremus

Richard Jenkins

Bob Klemper

Lynne Thigpen

Mrs. Tracy

Caroline Aaron

Mrs. Warren

Michael Hogan

Dr. Racine

Laura Bertram

Cashier

Martha Burns

George R. Robertson

Senator Warren Clarke

Jenny Robertson

Rena Palmer

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