After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
Not for laughs, comfort or scares.
1 season · 4 episodes
24 of 29 · most episodes first
Steven MackintoshJohn Harmon / John Rokesmith
Anna FrielBella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
Peter VaughanNicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin
Pam FerrisHenrietta Boffin
Keeley HawesElizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam
Dominic MafhamMortimer Lightwood
Paul McGannEugene Wrayburn
Kenneth CranhamSilas Wegg
Timothy SpallMr Venus
Anthony CalfAlfred Lammle
Doon MackichanSophronia Lammle
David BradleyRoger 'Rogue' Riderhood
Paul BaileyCharles 'Charley' Hexam
Katy MurphyFanny Cleaver / 'Jenny Wren'
Cyril ShapsMr Riah
David MorrisseyBradley Headstone
Peter WightReginald Wilfer
David SchofieldJesse 'Gaffer' Hexam
Michael CulkinMr Veneering
Rose EnglishMrs Veneering
Margaret TyzackLady Tippins
Sarah CrowdenFirst Guest
Cate FowlerSecond GuestPick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 64March 9, 1998 · March 30, 1998 · Ended
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In the United States, Our Mutual Friend streams on Prime, Peacock, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).
Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
6 h
About 6 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1998.
It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.
8.0
