Name: My Best Friend's Famous
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2019-09-06
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Anne Akhila, Alexandra Casey, Kevin Cotteleer, Domenique Fragale, Jessy Greer

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His Gain. Is My Pain.

After Sean Reilly, an earnest, self-deprecating, NY to LA transplant learns his slothful, less talented best friend gets a starring role on a hit TV show, he must battle his own insecurities and jealousy as well as the egocentric, spray-tanned male star of the show that is threatening his childhood friendship.

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Directed by: Kevin Ignatius
Written by: Nick Psinakis, Kevin Ignatius

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September 6, 2019 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy

Released: September 6, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 30 countries

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Where can I stream My Best Friend's Famous?

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In the United States, My Best Friend's Famous streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is My Best Friend's Famous worth watching?

31

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 6.3).

Is My Best Friend's Famous okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will My Best Friend's Famous make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching My Best Friend's Famous?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.