Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbor. [Sony Pictures]

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Sony Pictures

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Sony Pictures

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Sony Pictures

Starring

Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chris Cooper

Directed By 

Marielle Heller

Written By 

Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster

Inspired by the article “Can You Say. . . Hero?” by Tom Junod