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Synopsis

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 kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.

Cast

Tom Hanks
Matthew Rhys
Susan Kelechi Watson
Chris Cooper

Credits

DIRECTOR

Marielle Heller

Writer

Micah Fitzerman-Blue Noah Harpster Inspired by the article "Can You Say. . . Hero?" by Tom Junod

PRODUCERS

Youree Henley Peter Saraf Marc Turtletaub Leah Holzer

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Special Features

  • Over 15 Minutes of Additional Scenes
  • Blooper Reel
  • Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers
  • The People Who Make a Neighborhood: The Making Of
  • Dreaming Big, Building Small: The Puppets & Miniatures
  • Daniel Tiger Explains: Practice Makes Perfect
  • Filmmaker Commentary

Movie Events

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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Resources

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Discussion Guides

Intended for use after viewing the film, this study guide provides catalysts for biblically based discussion of various themes found in the film. The guide features three themes from the movie and is structured in such a way that groups can choose to discuss the entire guide at once or can focus on one or two themes at a time.