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For ”[[RogerEbert.com]]”, Jourdain Searles gave the film three out of four stars and wrote that the title is “so unassuming that even the most casual viewer can guess how harrowing the film they’re about to see will be” and goes on to say that the film is “good” but that change would be “better.”<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Perfect Neighbor movie review (2025) {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-perfect-neighbor-netflix-documentary-review-2025 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[RogerEbert.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref> |
For ”[[RogerEbert.com]]”, Jourdain Searles gave the film three out of four stars and wrote that the title is “so unassuming that even the most casual viewer can guess how harrowing the film they’re about to see will be” and goes on to say that the film is “good” but that change would be “better.”<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Perfect Neighbor movie review (2025) {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-perfect-neighbor-netflix-documentary-review-2025 |access-date=2025-10-10 |website=[[RogerEbert.com]] |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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2025 American documentary film
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| Directed by | Geeta Gandbhir |
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| Cinematography | Alfredo De Lara |
| Edited by | Viridiana Lieberman |
| Music by | Laura Heinzinger |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Perfect Neighbor is a 2025 American documentary film, directed and produced by Geeta Gandbhir. It follows the killing of Ajike Owens, told through bodycam footage, exploring disputes that led to the murder. Soledad O’Brien serves as an executive producer.
It had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.[2][3] It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on October 10, 2025, prior to streaming on Netflix on October 17, 2025.
Premise
On June 2, 2023 in Ocala, Florida, Ajike “AJ” Shantrell Owens was shot and killed by Susan Lorincz. The film explores disputes leading up to the shooting by using bodycam footage of disputes.[4]
Production
Ajike Owens was the best friend of director Geeta Gandbhir‘s sister-in-law. Concerned Susan Lorincz would use the stand-your-ground law, Gandbhir’s partner and fellow producer Nikon Kwantu went to Florida and began filming.[5][6]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2025.[2][3] It also screened at South by Southwest on March 9, 2025.[7][8] In February 2025, Netflix was reportedly in final negotiations to acquire the film for $5 million.[9][10] The deal was finalized in March 2025, with Netflix planning to release the documentary later that year.[11]
Reception
For RogerEbert.com, Jourdain Searles gave the film three out of four stars and wrote that the title is “so unassuming that even the most casual viewer can guess how harrowing the film they’re about to see will be” and goes on to say that the film is “good” but that change would be “better.”[12]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 38 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.8/10.[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 86 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating “universal acclaim”.[14]
References
- ^ “The Perfect Neighbor (15)”. British Board of Film Classification. September 30, 2025. Archived from the original on October 15, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ^ a b D’Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 11, 2024). “Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings”. Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ a b “The Perfect Neighbor”. Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 15, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Gorber, Jason (2025-02-01). “The Perfect Neighbor Review: A Microcosm of a Violent America”. POV Magazine. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (January 25, 2025). “Soledad O’Brien on Exposing the ‘Chaos’ of Stand-Your-Ground Laws With Sundance Doc ‘The Perfect Neighbor’: ‘These Make It Easier to Kill People. Period’“. Variety. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ ““Something Dangerous is Always Lurking Just Beneath the Surface” Geeta Gandbhir, The Perfect Neighbor”. Filmmaker. January 24, 2025. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ “The Perfect Neighbor”. South by Southwest. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome; B. Vary, Adam (January 25, 2025). “SXSW 2025 Lineup: Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio,’ Jenna Ortega Comedy ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ Nicole Kidman Thriller ‘Holland’ Among World Premieres”. Variety. Archived from the original on January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Rubin, Rebecca (6 February 2025). “Netflix Nearing $5 Million Deal for ‘Perfect Neighbor,’ Sundance Documentary About Florida’s Stand Your Ground Law”. Variety. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr; D’Alessandro, Anthony (6 February 2025). “Netflix In Talks For Sundance Documentary ‘The Perfect Neighbor’“. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (10 March 2025). “Netflix Finalizes Acquisition Of Sundance Prize Winner ‘The Perfect Neighbor’; Plans 2025 Release”. Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 10, 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ “The Perfect Neighbor movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert”. RogerEbert.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ “The Perfect Neighbor“. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
- ^ “The Perfect Neighbor“. Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
