When Friendship Kills (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, When Friendship Kills is a drama and tv movie film directed by James A. Contner, running about 96 minutes. “She'll be dead before she's thin enough.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Teenager Lexi Archer moves to Chicago with her newly divorced mother and befriends a popular girl at her new school, Jennifer. After Lexi's volleyball coach suggests that she lose weight, Jennifer reveals she is bulimic and the two girls decide to help each other, leading to disastrous consequences.
Who’s in it. When Friendship Kills stars Lynda Carter as Kathryn Archer, Katie Wright as Lexi Archer, Marley Shelton as Jennifer Harnsberger and Josh Taylor as Peter Archer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, When Friendship Kills has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Friendship Kills page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Friendship Kills tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Friendship Kills (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Friendship Kills change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Friendship Kills worth watching?
- When Friendship Kills holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Friendship Kills?
- When Friendship Kills stars Lynda Carter, Katie Wright, Marley Shelton, Josh Taylor and Colleen Winton.
- When was When Friendship Kills released?
- When Friendship Kills was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.