Won't You Be My Neighbor?(2018)
“A little kindness makes a world of difference.”
Overview
For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.
Director
Morgan Neville
Studio
Tremolo Productions
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Margaret Whitmer
as Self - TV Producer
Tom Junod
as Self - Journalist and Fred's Friend
Joanne Rogers
as Self - Fred's Wife
Jim Rogers
as Self - Fred's Son
Max King
as Self - Fred's Biographer
Hedda Sharapan
as Self - Child Development Advisor
Betty Seamans
as Self - Actress / Mrs. McFeely
Junlei Li
as Self - Fred Rogers Center Co-director
Joe Negri
as Self - Actor / Handyman Negri
David Newell
as Self - Actor / Mr. McFeely
Bill Isler
as Self - Fred's Colleague and Friend
John Rogers
as Self - Fred's Son
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
8 / 10
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Tremolo Productions • Impact Partners • Independent Lens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Won't You Be My Neighbor??▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018).
What is Won't You Be My Neighbor? about?▼
For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.
Who directed Won't You Be My Neighbor??▼
Won't You Be My Neighbor? was directed by Morgan Neville and released in 2018. It is a documentary film.
How long is Won't You Be My Neighbor??▼
Won't You Be My Neighbor? has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Won't You Be My Neighbor??▼
The cast of Won't You Be My Neighbor? includes Margaret Whitmer as Self - TV Producer, Tom Junod as Self - Journalist and Fred's Friend, Joanne Rogers as Self - Fred's Wife, Jim Rogers as Self - Fred's Son, Max King as Self - Fred's Biographer and more.
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