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Best Friend

2020Movie2 h 4 min

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

A leader of the opposition party in 1980s South Korea struggles to outwit the government who, unbeknownst to him, has placed a surveillance team in the house next door. Based on the life of Kim Dae-jung, the 8th President of South Korea.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

Movies with

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Lee Hwan-kyung
Written by
Kim Yeong-seok, Lee Hwan-kyung, Yoon Pil-joon
Produced by
Lim Min-sub
Music by
Lee Dong-jun

Everyone

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

Facts

November 25, 2020 · 2 h 4 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
November 25, 2020
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Precision F-Strike, Downer Ending, Aesop Amnesia +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Best Friend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Best Friend worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Best Friend okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Best Friend make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Best Friend in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does Best Friend use?

Precision F-StrikeDowner EndingAesop AmnesiaA Birthday, Not a BreakOne-Person Birthday PartyFunctional AddictBroken SmileProjected ManAddled AddictYounger Than They LookBittersweet EndingBirthday Beginningand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Precision F-Strike, Downer Ending, and Aesop Amnesia.