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Last modified: Dec. 10, 2022

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Release Date: Friday, November 22, 2019 Theaters

Director: Marielle Heller

Starring: Tom Hanks Matthew Rhys Susan Kelechi Watson Chris Cooper

N/A Biography 1 hr, 48 m

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Plot

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Plot
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbor.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

Crew Behind the Film

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The film's director Marielle Heller last directed Nightbitch and Can You Ever Forgive Me?. The film's writer Micah Fitzerman-Blue last wrote Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and The Motel Life.

Producers
Youree Henley
Peter Saraf
Marc Turtletaub

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Inspired by a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and award-winning journalist Tom Junod.

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Additional Information

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Runtime
1 hr, 48 m
Tagline
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Also known as
You Are My Friend , Untitled Mr. Rogers / Tom Hanks Project

Language
English

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Release Dates

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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 22, 2019. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including 21 Bridges, Frozen 2 and The Courier.

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What happened to Lloyd when he had the "dream" sequence and woke up at the Rogers' home? Nov. 22, 2019

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