---
title: "Neighbors"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/neighbors-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 195589
imdb_id: "tt2004420"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 7345
content_rating: "R"
---

# Neighbors (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/neighbors-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Neighbors is a comedy that revolves around a couple and their newborn baby. A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house. The situation creates a challenging environment for the couple as they try to navigate their new life with a baby. The presence of the fraternity house next door leads to unforeseen problems for the couple. The film explores the couple's experience of living in close proximity to a fraternity house and the difficulties that arise from this situation. The couple's life with a newborn baby is disrupted by the fraternity house, leading to a series of events that unfold in the film. The film portrays the couple's struggles and the impact of the fraternity house on their life.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "New parents battle a rowdy fraternity next door."

### Why Watch
- Strong comedic leads including Seth Rogen and Zac Efron
- Humorous clash between adult responsibilities and party culture

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor leans heavily on frat‑house antics, which may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult language and crude humor, making it unsuitable for young children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: raunchy, slapstick, irreverent, conflict-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nicholas Stoller
- **Networks / Studios**: Good Universe, Universal Pictures, Point Grey Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Seth Rogen** as *Mac Radner*
- **Zac Efron** as *Teddy Sanders*
- **Rose Byrne** as *Kelly Radner*
- **Dave Franco** as *Pete Regazolli*
- **Christopher Mintz-Plasse** as *Scoonie Schofield*
- **Jerrod Carmichael** as *Garf*
- **Ike Barinholtz** as *Jimmy Blevins*
- **Carla Gallo** as *Paula Faldt*
- **Halston Sage** as *Brooke Shy*
- **Craig Roberts** as *Assjuice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Neighbors released?
It was released in the United States on May 9, 2014.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows new parents Kelly and Mac, played by Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen, and the fraternity led by Zac Efron.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
A couple with a newborn must deal with the disruptive behavior of a neighboring fraternity house.

### Q: Is the film family‑friendly?
The comedy includes adult language and crude humor, so it is not aimed at young children.

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