If you’re looking for a suspense-filled movie to end the weekend, Get Off My Lawn is making its Lifetime debut on Sunday, June 28, at 8/7c. While the movie first premiered as a Tubi Original in 2025, this is the first time many Lifetime viewers will come across it as part of the network’s Sunday night lineup.
The movie follows Jackie and Jason, a young couple who think they’ve scored the perfect deal on their first home. Their excitement doesn’t last long. The previous owner’s grandson, Alec, refuses to let go of the property and keeps showing up in increasingly unsettling ways. What begins as an uncomfortable neighborhood dispute gradually turns into a psychological game that leaves the couple questioning how far he’ll go to reclaim what he believes is still his.
Tahj Mowry and Camila Banus play the couple at the center of the story, while Jonah Hwang delivers the film’s most memorable performance as Alec. He’s not the loud, over-the-top villain many Lifetime thrillers rely on. Instead, he’s calm, awkward, unpredictable, and just unsettling enough to keep viewers wondering what he’ll do next. That performance has become one of the movie’s biggest talking points since its original release.
For longtime Lifetime fans, the setup will feel familiar in the best way. The network has built its thriller lineup around everyday situations that spiral out of control, whether it’s a dangerous neighbor, an obsessive ex, or a dream home hiding unexpected trouble. Get Off My Lawn fits comfortably into that formula. The difference is that it occasionally leans into its own absurdity instead of treating every moment with complete seriousness.
But that may not work for everyone. If you’re expecting a grounded psychological thriller, some scenes can feel exaggerated. However, viewers who enjoy Lifetime’s campier suspense movies will probably find plenty to like. The film moves quickly, doesn’t spend much time on unnecessary subplots, and keeps the tension focused on the increasingly hostile relationship between the homeowners and the man who refuses to leave their lives.
Another reason the movie stands out is its suburban setting. Rather than relying on elaborate twists from the beginning, it taps into a simple fear that many homeowners can understand. Buying your dream house doesn’t guarantee peace of mind if someone else believes it still belongs to them. It’s a straightforward premise, but one that creates enough tension to keep the story moving.
If you’ve enjoyed Lifetime movies such as A House Built on Lies, The Neighbors Are Watching, or other thrillers where ordinary neighborhoods hide extraordinary dangers, this one belongs on your watchlist. It isn’t trying to reinvent the genre. Instead, it delivers the kind of suspense that Lifetime audiences have come to expect, with a memorable antagonist who gives the story more personality than the average made-for-TV thriller.
So, should you watch Get Off My Lawn this Sunday? If you’re in the mood for an easy-to-watch thriller with neighborhood paranoia, escalating tension, and a villain who steals nearly every scene, it’s a solid choice for your Sunday evening. Just go in expecting entertainment first and realism second. That’s where the movie works best.
Get Off My Lawn premieres on Lifetime on Sunday, June 28, at 8/7c, and will also be available to stream the next day through Lifetime’s supported streaming options.
What to Watch After Get Off My Lawn
The Intruder (2019)
A married couple’s dream home becomes a nightmare when the former owner refuses to let go of the property.
Pacific Heights (1990)
A couple rents out part of their home to a tenant who slowly takes over their lives.
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
A couple’s new home becomes the center of a dangerous conflict with their hostile neighbor.
The Girl in the Window (Lifetime)
A woman becomes convinced that the danger she’s witnessing next door is very real.
Fear Thy Neighbor (Investigation Discovery)
A true-crime series exploring neighborhood disputes that escalate into shocking violence.