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Friends

1971Movie1 h 41 minR

DramaRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Paul, a rich English boy, and Michelle, an orphaned French girl, run away from home to a remote beach. Living on their own, their friendship grows into love.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
Written by
Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert, Jack Golden Russell
Produced by
Lewis Gilbert
Music by
Elton John

Everyone

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Facts

March 24, 1971 · 1 h 41 min · R

Released
March 24, 1971
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Surprisingly Realistic Outcome, Bolivian Army Ending, Downtime Downgrade +3

Q&A

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

Questions about Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Friends?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Friends from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Friends worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is there a sequel to Friends?

  1. Friends (1971)
  2. Paul and Michelle (1974)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Paul and Michelle (1974).

Is Friends good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

Will I feel good after watching Friends?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.