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American Friends

1991·Movie
1h 35min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

An education in love

Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming Irish-American girl she adopted many years before. Ashby finds he enjoys their company, particularly that of Elinor, and both the women are drawn to him. Back at Oxford he is nevertheless taken aback when they arrive unannounced. Women are not allowed in the College grounds, let alone the rooms. Indeed any liaison, however innocent, is frowned on by the upstanding Fellows.
Period RomanceIntellectual DramaSocial CommentaryAcademic SettingCultural ClashComing-of-AgeSubtle HumorCharacter StudyEvocative Setting

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Where can I stream American Friends legally?

American Friends is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Friends worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is American Friends?

1 h 35 min

American Friends runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is American Friends in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch American Friends?

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