3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Boy Next Door (2015)
The Boy Next Door (2015)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
3.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, a psychological thriller about obsession and stalking, lacks inherent political valence. The narrative focuses on individual psychopathy and a personal struggle for survival, rather than promoting specific ideological solutions or critiquing systemic issues.
The movie features visible diversity in its lead casting with Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Guzman. The narrative, however, does not explicitly engage with DEI themes or offer critical portrayals of traditional identities, focusing instead on its psychological thriller plot.
Secondary
The film 'The Boy Next Door' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its plot centers entirely on a heterosexual relationship and a subsequent psychological thriller involving obsession, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The film 'The Boy Next Door' does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a psychological thriller involving an illicit affair and obsession, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Boy Next Door is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
This film is an original story, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.7
4.9
Critic Ratings
1.2
3.0
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