Neighbors

Neighbors

Year: 2014

Runtime: 97 min

Language: English

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Comedy

Mac and Kelly are enjoying the quiet life as new parents in the suburbs, until a fraternity moves in next door. The arrival of the fraternity and its charismatic leader, Teddy, throws their peaceful existence into chaos. As noise complaints fail to resolve the escalating conflict, Mac and Kelly find themselves in an all-out war with the fraternity. They must decide whether to try and fit in or stand their ground and reclaim their neighborhood.

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1

New Parenthood Challenges

Mac and Kelly Radner are adjusting to the demands of new parenthood with their baby daughter, Stella. They grapple with the loss of their previous lifestyle and the impact it has on their relationship.

2

Rivalry Begins

The couple discovers that the notorious Delta Psi Beta fraternity has moved in next door, led by charismatic leaders Teddy Sanders and Pete Regazolli. This introduces a new level of chaos into their lives.

3

Initial Confrontation

Mac and Kelly confront Teddy about the noise problem, and he surprisingly agrees to help them. However, he insists they contact him first instead of the police when issues arise.

Fraternity House
4

Invitation to Party

Teddy invites Mac and Kelly to a party, offering a chance to bond and have some fun. At the event, Kelly meets Teddy's girlfriend Brooke, while Mac is impressed by the fraternity's stash of fireworks.

Fraternity Party
5

Police Call Backfires

When Mac and Kelly decide to call the police due to the ongoing noise, it backfires spectacularly. Officer Watkins reveals their identities to Teddy, leading to pranks and retaliation from the fraternity.

6

Seeking Help from the Dean

Feeling stuck in a dilemma due to the fraternity's three-strike policy, Mac and Kelly go to the college dean, Carol Gladstone. Unfortunately, they find out that Teddy's fraternity has already used one of its strikes.

College Office
7

Sabotage Plan

In a desperate move to sabotage Delta Psi, Mac floods their basement. This leads the fraternity to come up with ridiculous ideas to fund repairs, escalating the feud between both parties.

Fraternity House
8

Fractured Friendship

The rivalry intensifies as Kelly devises a plan involving Pete and Brooke, resulting in chaotic confrontations. The tensions take a toll on their previous friendships as conflicts with the fraternity grow.

9

Hiring a Pledge

Mac and Kelly employ a fraternity pledge to gather evidence against Teddy. Surprisingly, they find Teddy displaying unexpected kindness, complicating their plans for revenge.

10

Pranks and Deceit

Frustrated with Teddy's kindness, Mac and Kelly retaliate with a counterfeit letter allowing parties. This leads to an elaborate setup to catch Teddy off guard during a wild party.

Fraternity House
11

Confrontation Escalates

The evolving feud results in explosive confrontations filled with comedic antics. Eventually, unexpected twists arise, culminating in a dramatic moment where Teddy takes the blame for the chaos.

12

Acceptance of Parenthood

After the tumultuous events, Mac and Kelly return to a sense of normalcy and embrace their roles as parents. They adjust to family life, focusing on their baby daughter, Stella.

13

Chance Encounter

Months later, Mac unexpectedly reunites with Teddy, who has found a new job as a greeter. Their warm exchange signifies the growth and change both characters have undergone.

Abercrombie & Fitch
14

New Family Life

Mac and Kelly fully embrace their new family life, choosing to decline an invitation to a wild party. They take joy in capturing adorable photos of Stella dressed in cute outfits.

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