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Just Friends

2005·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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Very funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

He loves her. She loves him not.

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
Romantic ComedyCringe HumorHoliday SettingHometown ReunionFriends-to-Lovers TropePersonal GrowthPhysical ComedyCharming LeadsFeel-GoodLighthearted Fun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Just Friends legally?

Just Friends is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Just Friends worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Just Friends rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Just Friends?

1 h 34 min

Just Friends runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Just Friends?

Critics45
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Just Friends higher (64) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Just Friends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Just Friends?

45AEARATBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCZDEDK+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Just Friends in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Just Friends use?

All Men Are PervertsBig Damn KissCloudcuckoolanderCovers Always LieDouble Standard: Abuse, Female on MaleEntitled to Have YouFormerly FatHappy-Ending MassageI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceLast Note NightmareA Man Is Always EagerRule of Funnyand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Just Friends, including All Men Are Perverts, Big Damn Kiss, Cloudcuckoolander.