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Our Friend

2019Movie2 h 4 minR

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic576.5Rotten Tomatoes85%87%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out.

Feels like

  • Terminal Illness
  • Friendship
  • Family Drama
  • Emotional Support
  • Heartfelt
  • Character-Driven
  • Resilience
  • Contemporary
  • Melancholy

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Written by
Brad Ingelsby, Matthew Teague
Produced by
Michael Pruss, Kevin J. Walsh, Teddy Schwarzman
Music by
Rob Simonsen

Everyone

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Facts

September 4, 2019 · 2 h 4 min · R

Released
September 4, 2019
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
60 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Our Friend?"

Questions about Our Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Our Friend?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Our Friend streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Our Friend worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Our Friend good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Our Friend plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.