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A Friend to Die For

1994·Movie
1h 32min
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–53%

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Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

She would do anything to be popular... Even kill!

Who could have stabbed popular, beautiful cheerleader Stacy to death? It could have been antisocial Goth girl Monica; it could've been angst-ridden Jill -- or maybe it was the plain girl nobody suspected.
Suburban IntrigueTeenage AngstSocial ManipulationComing-of-Age DramaPsychological TensionFriendship BetrayalClass ConflictSmall-Town Secrets90s Nostalgia

Crew

Directed by:
William A. Graham, Richard Learman, Kate Morrison
Written by:
Randall Sullivan, Dan Bronson, Dan Bronson
Produced by:
Barry Bernardi, Dan Bronson, Don Goldman
Composed by:
Terry O'Bright, Keith Rogers, Keith Rogers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Friend to Die For legally?

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A Friend to Die For is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 A Friend to Die For worth watching?

59
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Friend to Die For rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is A Friend to Die For?

1 h 32 min

A Friend to Die For runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is A Friend to Die For in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Friend to Die For?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Friend to Die For in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Friend to Die For use?

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TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for A Friend to Die For, including Did I Mention It's Christmas?, How We Got Here, This Is Reality.