The Neighbor

The Neighbor

2007 · 98 min · ★ 5.2 · Comedy, Romance

A businessman watches as his life begins to unravel after learning his ex-wife is going to marry his best friend. A distracting battle of wills with a real estate developer, however, might just be the thing that turns his life around.

Directed by Eddie O'Flaherty · Written by Eddie O'Flaherty

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