This Special Friendship (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1964, This Special Friendship is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 96 minutes. “What Was Their Guilt?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tale of the tender relationship between a twelve-year-old boy and the fourteen-year-old upperclassman who is the object of his desire, all set within the rigid atmosphere of a Jesuit-run school.
Who’s in it. This Special Friendship stars Francis Lacombrade as Georges de Sarre, Didier Haudepin as Alexandre Motier, François Leccia as Lucien Rouvière and Dominique Maurin as Marc de Blajean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, This Special Friendship sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Special Friendship page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Special Friendship tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Special Friendship (1964)?
- In US, This Special Friendship is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Special Friendship worth watching?
- This Special Friendship holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Special Friendship?
- This Special Friendship stars Francis Lacombrade, Didier Haudepin, François Leccia, Dominique Maurin and Louis Seigner.
- When was This Special Friendship released?
- This Special Friendship was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.