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The Friends

1994Movie1 h 53 min

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Shinji Sōmai
Written by
Yōzō Tanaka, Kazumi Yumoto
Produced by
Hiroyuki Fujikado, Etsuhiro Katô
Music by
Sergio Assad, Izumi Sakai

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Facts

March 12, 1994 · 1 h 53 min · Drama

Released
March 12, 1994
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Friends?"

Questions about The Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Friends?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Friends worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Friends okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Friends plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Friends in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.