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Peter's Friends

1992·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes65%77%

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Peter's Friends fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Love, friendship, and other natural disasters...

After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.
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Crew

Directed by:
Kenneth Branagh, Christopher Newman, Keith Young
Written by:
Rita Rudner, Martin Bergman
Produced by:
Kenneth Branagh, Martin Bergman, Mark Cooper
Composed by:
Marcus Graham, Robin O'Donoghue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Peter's Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Peter's Friends legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaTubi TV

Peter's Friends is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Peter's Friends worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 65%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Peter's Friends rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Peter's Friends?

1 h 41 min

Peter's Friends runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Peter's Friends?

Critics65
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Peter's Friends higher (74) than critics (65). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Peter's Friends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Peter's Friends?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Peter's Friends in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Peter's Friends use?

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TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Peter's Friends, including Relationship Upgrade, Tragic AIDS Story, Sorry, I'm Gay.