Overview
The Perfect Neighbor
Directed by Geeta Gandbhir
Police bodycam footage reveals how a long-running neighborhood dispute turned fatal in this documentary about fear, prejudice and Stand Your Ground laws.
STARRINGSusan Lorincz, Ajike Owens, Pamela DiasGENRECrime, Documentary
Final· season complete · 2025
Overview
A film from Geeta Gandbhir, starring Susan Lorincz and Ajike Owens.
It opened October 10, 2025. Critics and audiences: 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.68 on Letterboxd.
It has 2 nominations and 1 win this awards season.
GenreCrime, Documentary
ReleaseIn theaters · Oct 10, 2025
StreamingNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Where to Watch
United States · updated Oct 15StreamWith a subscription
Awards
2025–26 seasonNominations
2
Wins
1
Academy Awards: 1 nomination. Independent Spirit Awards: 1 win from 1 nomination.
WonNominated
Academy Awards1 nomination
- Best Documentary Feature Film (nominated)
Independent Spirit Awards1 win · 1 nomination
- Best Documentary Feature (won)
Letterboxd · As of Oct 9
3.68
| Point | Value |
|---|---|
| Sep 27 | 3.68 |
| Sep 28 | 3.68 |
| Sep 29 | 3.68 |
| Sep 30 | 3.68 |
| Oct 1 | 3.68 |
| Oct 2 | 3.68 |
| Oct 3 | 3.68 |
| Oct 4 | 3.68 |
| Oct 5 | 3.68 |
| Oct 6 | 3.68 |
| Oct 7 | 3.68 |
| Oct 8 | 3.68 |
| Oct 9 | 3.68 |
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CriticsLetterboxd, Rotten Tomatoes and MetacriticLetterboxd 3.68 · RT 98% · Metacritic 83
Box officeOpening weekend and domestic grossFrom its opening weekend
AwardsOscar, Golden Globe and guild nominationsIn awards season
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