Characters & Themes
Neighbours (1952) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1952 · 9 mins
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Norman McLaren
- Starring
- Grant Munro, Jean Paul Ladouceur
Interpreting the command to love your neighbor—treat others as you wish to be treated—the Oscar‑winning short uses a striking visual parable. Director Norman McLaren brings his animation methods, usually for drawings or puppets, to live actors, creating a kinetic tableau. It follows two rivals whose fight over a single flower escalates into violence, highlighting the cost of selfishness.
On this page (3)
Characters, themes & setting
Neighbours (1952) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Neighbours (1952) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Neighbours
Similar movies to Neighbours: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
Neighbours (1952) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Neighbours in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app