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Friends with Benefits

2011·Movie
1h 49min·R

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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Some friends come with a happy ending.

Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
Romantic ComedyModern RomanceWitty DialogueFriendship DynamicsContemporary RelationshipsLighthearted & CharmingCelebrity Culture BackdropEasygoing WatchUrban Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Friends with Benefits legally?

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

Is Friends with Benefits worth watching?

65
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Friends with Benefits rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Friends with Benefits?

1 h 49 min

Friends with Benefits runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Friends with Benefits?

Critics66
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Friends with Benefits much the same way.

Was Friends with Benefits a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$150 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $150 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Friends with Benefits in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Friends with Benefits?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Friends with Benefits in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Friends with Benefits use?

Smells SexyIt's Not You, It's MeAmbiguously JewishEiffel Tower EffectBuxom Beauty StandardFake-Out OpeningSex GoddessGallows HumorCut ApartAmbiguously BrownStraight GaySome of My Best Friends Are Xand 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 storytelling tropes for Friends with Benefits, including Smells Sexy, It's Not You, It's Me, Ambiguously Jewish.