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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

2018
Documentary, Biography
1h 35m
An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host, Fred Rogers.

Directed by:

Morgan Neville

Starring:

Bill Clinton, Lyndon B. Johnson, Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Koko, Robert F. Kennedy, Yo-Yo Ma, Dr. François Scarborough Clemmons, McColm Cephas Jr., Joanne Rogers, Betty Aberlin, Kailyn Davis

Genres:

Documentary, Biography

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, Hebrew
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?

2018
Documentary, Biography
1h 35m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 09 Sep 2018
90
92nd
Yes I will :)
Rated 09 Sep 2018
domahdomah
Rated 28 Jun 2018
50
26th
Man I really wanted to love this movie, but it was just so disjointed and poorly edited. A series of vignettes with no narrative arc. Some interesting threads pulled, but not pursued. Wasted potential for a very interesting man.
Rated 28 Jun 2018
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 09 Jul 2018
91
88th
In a world of cynics and skeptics, a film like this is subversive yet necessary. In telling the story of Fred Rogers, Won't You Be My Neighbor ably makes the case for his worldview of an inherent human dignity and value. It dives deep into his personal struggles and motives to paint an inspirational picture of an unrelentingly optimistic man, the likes of which we are unlikely to see ever again.
Rated 09 Jul 2018
kojilessKojiless
Rated 04 Nov 2018
94
97th
So. Much. Dust.
Rated 04 Nov 2018
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 15 Jul 2018
68
52nd
Loosely compiled and lacking depth. It doesn't follow much of a time line, nor stays on one topic (sometimes diving into Mr. Rogers private life, sometimes the show, but not getting into any depth on either). Rather disappointing and I look forward to something like a mini-series that can dedicate the time that's needed to handle the material properly
Rated 15 Jul 2018
twincinematwincinema
Rated 11 Jul 2018
90
92nd
The most wholesome film I have seen in ages. I only teared up 6 or 7 times! The world would be a better place if more people aspired to be like Mr. Rogers.
Rated 11 Jul 2018
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 17 Jun 2018
78
66th
What a nice guy. Surprisingly progressive despite the old fashioned vibe.
Rated 17 Jun 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 09 Apr 2024
88
87th
Of all the people that turn up in this documentary, the most surprising name excluded from the cast listing here would have to be Fred Rogers.
Rated 09 Apr 2024
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 24 Oct 2018
85
82nd
This man was more than wholesome. On the IMDBreen's Parent's Guide page it mentions how Mr Rogers speaks in a stern and raised voice at one point in the "Frightening and Intense scenes" and I can't help but imagine a sheltered private school manchild in middle america losing sleep and have a crying fit over that, because Mr Rogers raising his voice is the worst thing that could happen to them
Rated 24 Oct 2018
psimpsim
Rated 26 Aug 2018
77
59th
Having never seen the show, this movie didn't hit me on a nostalgia level, but I was still very moved by some of the excerpts and other clips that were shown. As a documentary the film is pretty straightforward, but everybody could probably learn something from watching this.
Rated 26 Aug 2018
ericamblerericambler
Rated 06 Aug 2018
81
80th
WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR brings Fred Rogers to life as a philosophy, an important historical figure, and, occasionally, as a human being. It's the last of those glimpses that proves most fascinating. Rogers could be very, very particular and persuasive in achieving his goals, and subscribed to a sometimes rigid definition of what plagued the modern world. Luckily for us, his instinct was to meet these challenges with compassion, curiosity, and understanding.
Rated 06 Aug 2018
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 23 Jun 2018
92
96th
This is an emotional experience, a war against cynicism and inaction instigated by the modern era, and a reminder that there's always a way to help others.
Rated 23 Jun 2018
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 12 Jun 2018
74
71st
Deeply felt and beautifully made. It's a complete portrait of a remarkable man but also becomes a searing indictment of the current state of our media.
Rated 12 Jun 2018
prophet92Prophet92
Rated 22 Jul 2021
85
73rd
So…yeah, I broke down crying at multiple points in this. Anyone who thinks that what Fred did wasn't magical they're insane, and this really drives home how much we miss having someone like him to inspire our children.
Rated 22 Jul 2021
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 06 Jan 2021
81
86th
I never saw the show but this heartfelt, emotional and sincere documentary about probably one of the nicest guys on the planet makes you feels as if you did. I was teary eyed throuout most of the movie.
Rated 06 Jan 2021
dst7175dst7175
Rated 29 Jun 2019
83
90th
Mr. Rogers was the best. I watched that show every chance I had.
Rated 29 Jun 2019
antidood1antidood1
Rated 16 Jun 2019
80
84th
Crazy to think that I've lived 24 years of my life without knowing that this person – who I would dare call my hero after seeing this movie – walked around on the other side of the ocean and inspired millions. What an amazing character does this movie sketch. I'm unsure how much of my love is for this movie and how much of it is simply for Mr. Rogers himself, but that might be beside the point. This is an exceptionally inspiring watch.
Rated 16 Jun 2019
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 01 Mar 2019
67
53rd
It's impressive to see just how genuine Mr. Rogers was. As many commentators have noted, Mr. Rogers' message feels more needed today than ever before.
Rated 01 Mar 2019
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 16 Feb 2019
88
91st
The hype is right, this really might be the most wholesome movie ever made, and it certainly didn't stop me from tearing up almost continuously throughout the film. Although Rogers was by no means perfect, and through a 2019 lens is still quite conservative on many issues, his gospel of love, patience, understanding and healthy masculinity, was almost radical in its softness and provides a much-needed ray of optimism during a period of history when optimism seems so hard to come by.
Rated 16 Feb 2019
byderByder
Rated 20 Dec 2018
79
88th
Yes.
Rated 20 Dec 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 10 Nov 2018
91
91st
A moving tribute to a very unique and honestly even Christ-like man who spent his life trying to encourage others to be kind. What makes this a stand out is that there are also a couple of genuine surprises even for childhood fans of his. Some critics condemn him for helping to create the "everyone is special" mentality that Millenials now swear by but that's a little unfair since he was primarily addressing mostly very young children & not actually handing out awards just for showing up.
Rated 10 Nov 2018
nobambanobamba
Rated 07 Sep 2018
50
46th
I wish this had a tighter focus and chronological editing. Tremendous man.
Rated 07 Sep 2018
obdurateObdurate
Rated 22 Aug 2018
90
91st
What a beautiful little doc, one that is very singular in its quest and vision. No, there isn't some secret life of Mr. Rogers, nor does the film spend much time on negativity: it touches on it but like Rogers himself, it spends its time dealing with it and combating it on an intelligent and sympathetic way. I've forgotten a lot of what the show did so it was nice to see how it tackled all these issues. But you come to this doc to feel good, and in that sense it is just like his show/life.
Rated 22 Aug 2018
dwyerdwyer
Rated 07 Aug 2018
81
70th
I need a movie about kindness at this time when kindness in the media seems scarce, perhaps more than I needed common ground with my guy friends in the mid-1970s. I can’t pretend I’m over anything yet, but I can be reminded that kindness is a mission, that kindness is the high road, and that one of my childhood heroes looked a cynical congressman right in the eye, returned spite with kindness, and saved PBS. For about as long as I can remember, I’ve admired rebels. See this movie and know
Rated 07 Aug 2018
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 07 Aug 2018
3
41st
The American critics rave about this one. As a film, it's rather hard to understand why. That said, it is interesting as a capsule in time and space: The TV show that is occurring in the 1970s-1990s seems to be from the 1940s and the host - the star of this film - is sort of creepy, but a bearer of "progressive" ideas.
Rated 07 Aug 2018
hotsakehotsake
Rated 06 Aug 2018
80
93rd
In terms of content this was one of the best most uplifting documentaries I've seen in a long time. The film isn't about the show or the story of Fred Rogers' life it's a film about Mr. Rogers' core philosophy and how it touched so many lives. I never watched the show religiously growing up but it is one of the shows that really suck with me. Watching this really brought back memories and feeling of my childhood It also had me reflecting and doing a bit of introspecting. It's not a perfect ...
Rated 06 Aug 2018
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 20 Jul 2018
40
38th
It was okay, but not worth the price of admission at the cinema. It wasn't noticeably better than the Mr. Rogers documentary show I saw just a while ago, for free, on PBS.
Rated 20 Jul 2018
zarkonZarkon
Rated 02 Jul 2018
80
53rd
For those familiar with Fred Rogers, it was a gentle reminder of his character and his accomplishments. But I wouldn't call it a particularly illuminating documentary -- I was struck by the pragmatic approach that Rogers had taken with François Clemmons' homosexuality, but this topic was given minimal attention in the film.
Rated 02 Jul 2018
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 26 Jun 2018
78
80th
Must watch documentary. A documentary with purpose and meaning.
Rated 26 Jun 2018
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 11 Jun 2018
75
75th
A documentary that is as gentle, nurturing, and honest as the subject it places in front of us. Something many of us really need.
Rated 11 Jun 2018
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 27 Feb 2023
95
91st
What a cozy safe movie
Rated 27 Feb 2023
moviecinemaMovieCinema
Rated 16 Oct 2022
86
95th
I am not american, I’ve only heard about Mr. Rogers in passing, little snippets of people praising him. And gosh I was not prepared. I cried the whole 95 minutes. I can’t even articulate it, just… kindness truly is the most wonderful thing ever
Rated 16 Oct 2022
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 30 Aug 2022
56
65th
A loving exploration of a one of a kind man.
Rated 30 Aug 2022
rurusmasherRuruSmasher
Rated 23 Jun 2021
85
50th
Wanted to watch something wholesome and this was it, but I feel thoroughly teased by all the little interesting, more complicated bits of his personality that were just left hanging, like some rough edges were sanded down to preserve a sort of saintly portrait. Still, nice to spend some time with a person who believed that all humans should be afforded dignity and love and care and help (and he was a Republican?!) (and he was blamed for the liberal snowflakes thing?!)
Rated 23 Jun 2021
adam_p_dAdam P-D
Rated 10 Jun 2020
50
55th
Yet another documentary attempting to manufacture a sense of wonder by drowning it's standard structure in relentless Philip Glass derivative music. Rogers' (not well known outside the US) story is interesting - obsessively dealing with his own issues, he had a long career broadcasting children's content that filled the void of ineffective family communication. Was every kid watching ready to hear it at the same time though? I've not had the assassination talk yet with mine!
Rated 10 Jun 2020
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 09 Apr 2020
70
75th
Fred Rogers'ın televizyon hayatının belgeseli. Çocuk programı ile ünlenen 1 papaz, güncel olayları da kendine özgü, etkili ama şiddetsiz şekilde anlatmış. Sakin karakteri, gülümseyen yüzü, sıcak sohbetiyle içiniz mutlu oluyor. Fakat insanlar, mutluluğu 1 araç olarak kullanıp harcamışlar. Başarılı 1 hayat öyküsü. Mutlu olmak için 1 dakika ara.
Rated 09 Apr 2020
redbootsredboots
Rated 23 Feb 2020
80
79th
In little clips from the show blended with some original animation sequences and biting interviews, the film uncovers a range of psychic wounds hiding in plain sight in the chipper character of Mr. Rogers: anxiety, perfectionism, loneliness, and a longing to do right by others and one's own past self. Mesmerizing documentary.
Rated 23 Feb 2020
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 17 Jun 2019
92
76th
good bio
Rated 17 Jun 2019
braddad68braddad68
Rated 11 Jun 2019
95
84th
Excellent documentary and really defines who Mr Rogers was and why the show was so powerful and important.
Rated 11 Jun 2019
corbadCorbad
Rated 05 Mar 2019
70
53rd
A relatively rote documentary about an incredibly inspiring man. Even having not grown up with his programs, I was touched by his singular character and the simple beauty of his respect for children, and just about all people in general, as presented in the film. My only qualm with the documentary, in fact, is how clumsily it presented its beat on Mr. Rogers' treatment of François Clemmons when the latter's homosexuality was forced into the public eye.
Rated 05 Mar 2019
caocaocaocao
Rated 25 Feb 2019
81
95th
if everyone, children and adults, could hear Mr. Rogers' message the world would be a much better place. I found this to be an emotional viewing experience. Extremely timely and much needed.
Rated 25 Feb 2019
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 21 Feb 2019
76
57th
This is an interesting documentary. There are a number of interesting moments but I wanted them go even deeper into the main subject matter. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 21 Feb 2019
arberwaticusArberwaticus
Rated 19 Feb 2019
96
78th
Inspirational and moving this documentary on the life of Fred Roger's is a must see. He was an amazing person.
Rated 19 Feb 2019
muzak66muzak66
Rated 10 Feb 2019
88
86th
Mr.Rogers is/was such a great great man!!! (#1409 on 2-9 2019)
Rated 10 Feb 2019
excelsiorExcelsior
Rated 04 Feb 2019
30
27th
There are so many offhand lines and stories which show Rogers as a more complicated individual only to be swept away for the sake of the film's feelgood narrative. Mr. Rogers is cast as an exceptional individual surrounded by the regressiveness of his mean-spirited parodies, cynical critics, and violent cartoons. It's easy-to-swallow, likely because it's already been pre-chewed. All the film ends up offering is weak-kneed liberal platitudes about reaching across the aisle.
Rated 04 Feb 2019
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 04 Jan 2019
71
58th
Sickkidalotinbed-kneesweremountainsetc+how'dyougetout?-explains-howyougonnagetbackin?lool+gotthe20milatcongress:P+thedoubtduet+wowhemadethegayguymarryawomanandhideitlool+singswithwheelchairboy:')+youdonthavetodoanythingsensationalforsomeonetoloveyou
Rated 04 Jan 2019
timmotimmo
Rated 31 Dec 2018
90
66th
A critically important and speedy perspective on kindness above all else. I miss Mr. Rogers.
Rated 31 Dec 2018
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 13 Dec 2018
77
51st
This movie illustrates in clear terms the deep thirst for compassion in society, and it certainly does feel like a critical message for this era of American discord. It allows us a glimpse at the cracks in the Mr. Rogers persona and returns him to humanity, reminding us that there was nothing supernaturally good about him. Ultimately, the movie has a simple message that it tells simply, just as Mr. Rogers did, but it comes off as profound because we forget how to act with empathy at all times.
Rated 13 Dec 2018
edwardedward
Rated 12 Dec 2018
85
71st
Fred Rogers is one of the few primates in the world who we can almost all agree on, and that's pretty cool. You can't really fuck up a documentary about someone who's universally adored. This is a very cohesive documentary and captures the essence and ideologies of Fred Rogers very well. It's a bit slow and repetitive, but overall it's an easy watch.
Rated 12 Dec 2018
ytadelYtadel
Rated 03 Dec 2018
5
57th
The central man and his journey and views and philosophy are all very interesting. The movie surrounding them is a good 50% longer than it needed to be and with one viewing I could identify 20 easily cuttable minutes.
Rated 03 Dec 2018
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 04 Nov 2018
65
28th
Enjoyable documentary would probably find a better 'home' as a hour long TV piece than as a theatrical feature; as presented, Rogers' story is a little too simple and straightforward to supply a satisfying film narrative; it would probably help to have a nostalgic connection to the character (?) as well, however the scenes demonstrating his ability to discuss tragic world events (RFK) in simple and direct terms to children was fascinating. A noble effort, but a little insubstantial.
Rated 04 Nov 2018
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 10 Sep 2018
11
45th
W4E1P1S1V1M1A1R1. Just a good, well made documentary, though not as exceptional as I was led to expect. Definitely an exceptional subject though, and I was fascinated to learn more about him. Also provoked lots of thoughts about what my kids are watching on TV these days.
Rated 10 Sep 2018
xacviantxacviant
Rated 21 Aug 2018
86
75th
If you grew up with Mr. Rogers, add another point or two. I didn't, and I was still taken by this look at his work and character; a welcome portrait of genuine human goodness.
Rated 21 Aug 2018
icarusIcarus
Rated 05 Aug 2018
84
75th
An important film, if for no other reason that it serves as a striking contrast to life as we know it in 2018. We need images that remind us of what humanity can be, even as we struggle through the morass of what we are.
Rated 05 Aug 2018
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 19 Jul 2018
81
75th
A subject radical in his stillness, and a film that examines its subject in kind. This exploration of the triumph of goodness, modesty, and simplicity rubs off on you - one leaves the theater and wants to actively be a better person. He's not without his faults, of course, but if there's a better walking embodiment of 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 (to speak his language) in American pop culture, I can't think of it.
Rated 19 Jul 2018

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