A typically sentimental Hallmark made-for-TV movie about the mentally challenged, THE BOYS NEXT DOOR, though occasionally inspiring, suffers from an advanced case of theatricalism.
Jack (Tony Goldwyn), a devoted Chicago social worker, has neglected his spouse, trying to care for his four wacky charges. He makes sure that the sweetly simple Norman (Nathan Lane) controls his bottomless appetite for donuts; that the even simpler Lucian (Courtney B. Vance) is ready to appear in
front of the state Senate to insure continued support for their group home; that the grade A schizophrenic Barry (Robert Sean Leonard) deals with the upcoming visit of his father; and that th...
Released:
1996
Rated:
PG
Length:
100 mins