Secret Friends (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1991, Secret Friends is a fantasy and drama film directed by Dennis Potter, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. During a train ride, an anxiety attack leads middle-aged illustrator John into an identity crisis. As his marital problems merge and blur into his fantasy life with prostitutes and call girls, a long-dormant secret friend of his childhood surfaces in his delusions.
Who’s in it. Secret Friends stars Alan Bates as John, Gina Bellman as Helen, Frances Barber as Angela and Tony Doyle as Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Secret Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Friends tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Friends (1991)?
- In GB, Secret Friends is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret Friends worth watching?
- Secret Friends holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Friends?
- Secret Friends stars Alan Bates, Gina Bellman, Frances Barber, Tony Doyle and Joanna David.
- When was Secret Friends released?
- Secret Friends was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.