Underrated 2025 film finds new audience on streaming
Summary
– Neighborhood Watch is now streaming on Hulu as of December 12
– The film stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid as unlikely partners
– The movie earned solid reviews despite a quiet theatrical release
Hulu has quietly added “Neighborhood Watch,” a crime thriller starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid, which flew under the radar earlier this year. The film gives the two actors another chance to share the screen after previous collaborations.
Released in a limited theatrical run alongside a VOD debut in April, Neighborhood Watch struggled to find a wide audience. Its arrival on Hulu now gives the film a second opportunity to reach viewers who may have missed it the first time.
The story follows Simon McNally, played by Quaid, a young man living with a mental disability who believes he witnessed a woman being kidnapped. When police dismiss his claims, he turns to his retired and gruff neighbor Ed Deerman, portrayed by Morgan, for help.
Together, the unlikely pair set out to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. The investigation forms the backbone of the film while also allowing space for character development and an evolving bond between the two men.
Written by Sean Farley and directed by Duncan Skiles, the movie relies heavily on performance-driven storytelling. Morgan and Quaid anchor the film with contrasting personalities that balance tension, humor, and emotional weight.
Despite limited exposure, Neighborhood Watch mainly earned favorable reviews. The film currently holds a 70% critic score and a 68% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise highlighting its emotional depth and character-driven focus.
Now available on Hulu, Neighborhood Watch stands as one of 2025’s most overlooked crime thrillers. Its streaming release could finally give the film the attention it missed earlier in the year.
