A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Movie

2019

1h 49m

English

Drama, History

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7.4

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An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece on the beloved television icon Fred Rogers. After his encounter with Rogers, Vogel's perspective on life is transformed.

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

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2019

1h 49m

English

Drama, History

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Cast

Lloyd Vogel

Fred Rogers

Jerry Vogel

Andrea Vogel

Joanne Rogers

Bill Isler

Dorothy Vogel

Lorraine Vogel

Todd

Margy Whitmer

First AD

Ellen

Betty Aberlin

Mr. McFeely

Sound Technician

Doctor

Young Boy

Young Boy's Dad

Young Boy's Mom

Lila Vogel

Waitress

Uptown String Quartet

Maxine Roach

Uptown String Quartet

Lesa Terry

Uptown String Quartet

Tahirah Whittington

Uptown String Quartet

Directed By: Marielle Heller

Written By: Noah Harpster (Screenplay), Micah Fitzerman-Blue (Screenplay)

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kuafor41 says...

5 years ago

This film is beautiful because of how Mr Rogers holds unconditional positive regard towards everyone. His serenity and compassion are infectious. A beautiful message is hidden deep inside. Neighborhood is like having a conversation with an old friend. Nothing really amazing or unexpected happens, but it's a pleasant experience that makes you feel warm inside. While Tom Hanks never quite disappears into the role of Fred Rogers, he emulates the spirit of Mr. Rogers and that seems to be just as effective. In fact, if more people emulated Mr. Rogers, this world would be a better place.

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nmahoney416 says...

5 years ago

A wholesome movie that felt like it was missing something. It's fine but after seeing the documentary last year this wasn't as emotional. Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers is perfect casting. I wish we got more of him.

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jarvis-8243417 says...

5 years ago

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a powerful and moving film about friendship and forgiveness. Based on a true story, investigative journalist Lloyd Vogel interviews children’s television entertainer Fred Rogers for an article, but it soon turns into something more as Rogers takes a personal interest in Vogel and his family. Both Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys give great performances; particularly Hanks, who really captures the spirit and personality of Rogers. Additionally, director Marielle Heller does a brilliant job at homaging the look and feel of the Mr. Rogers Neighborhood show by integrating faux segments of the show as part of the film’s narrative. Incredibly creative and inspiring, A Beautiful Day in the Neighbor is a touching film with a positive message.

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Narate says...

4 years ago

>"I hope you know that you made today a very special day by just your being you. There's no one in the whole world like you, and I like you just the way you are." Having watched **Won't You Be My Neighbor?**, I was excited to watch this movie and see more of what had made me tear up the year before. To my surprise, it was not really the same thing and for that reason I enjoyed the movie even more. It is about forgiveness, compassion and losing someone. These are all things I have been through and it hit home pretty hard. I definitely recommend!

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Keeper70

4 years ago

Horrah another huge long opinion - how angry is my 'fan' getting now?

This film really is not a biopic of Fred Rogers the iconic Mr. Rogers so if you go into this expecting that you will be disappointed. It is, and I have to say another, film about the fractured relationship between child More

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narrator56

5 years ago

I have expectations when watching a Tom Hanks movie. He is one of the great actors, obviously, and he inhabits his roles. So when he plays an actual person, especially a familiar character like Mr. Rogers, there is a second level beyond nailing the character where he needs to give a nuanced performa More

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SWITCH.

5 years ago

Quirky, unique, beautiful, even dark yet moving, 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood' shatters all expectations and leaves you with a sense of peace and understanding. Featuring performances by the incomparable Tom Hanks who does a better Mr Rogers than Mr Rogers himself and the always transfixing More

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Gimly

5 years ago

Not what I was expecting. Better than I was expecting. What a genuinely interesting film, I felt I was given real insight. I have no way of knowing if that's true or not of course, but I felt it, and that arguably matters more when it comes to filmmaking.

_Final rating:★★★½ - I really like More

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