"The Girl Next Door" is a charming and light-hearted teen comedy film that explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery. The movie follows the story of Macaulay Culkin's character, Matthew Kidman, who falls for his new neighbor, Danielle (played by Emmanuelle Chriqui).

Set in a quiet suburban town in the summer of 1958, the story follows two recently orphaned sisters, (Blythe Auffarth) and Susan , who are sent to live with their mentally unstable Aunt Ruth (Blanche Baker).