The Boy Next Door (2015)
A divorced woman's intimate affair with a younger neighbor quickly spirals into a gritty, suspenseful nightmare.
A recently cheated on married woman falls for a younger man who has moved in next door, but their torrid affair soon takes a dangerous turn.
How intense is The Boy Next Door?
The Boy Next Door is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a date-night pick. Rated R.
What The Boy Next Door feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulpulpyintimategritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Date night
Where to stream The Boy Next Door
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Boy Next Door for you?
Is The Boy Next Door scary?
Only a little. The Boy Next Door has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Boy Next Door gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Boy Next Door sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Boy Next Door OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Boy Next Door?
The Boy Next Door runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream The Boy Next Door?
The Boy Next Door is streaming on Netflix and Starz.
Does The Boy Next Door have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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