Sign in

The Friend

2008Movie1 h 26 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Fingerprint

Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Story

In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally gets the recognition he has always yearned for, with the added bonus of a surrogate family in the form of Larissas. Things would be just great if Emil didnt fall in love - with Larissas sister Nora. The more he gets to know her, the harder it becomes for him to pretend.

Feels like

  • Romance
  • Grief
  • Family Dynamics
  • Showbiz
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Identity
  • Redemption
  • Slow Burn

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Micha Lewinsky
Written by
Micha Lewinsky
Produced by
Bernard Lang

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 17, 2008 · 1 h 26 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
January 17, 2008
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
German
Also spoken
French
Made in
Switzerland
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Friend?"

Questions about The Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Friend?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Friend worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Friend okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Friend make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Friend good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Friend in English?

GermanFrench

No, it was made in German, with some French.