Friends (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1912, Friends is a romance and western film directed by D.W. Griffith, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The orphan Dora is courted by two different gold miners.
Who’s in it. Friends stars Mary Pickford as Dora - the Orphan, Henry B. Walthall as Dandy Jack, Lionel Barrymore as Grizzley Fallon - Dandy Jack's Friend and Harry Carey as Bob Kyne - the Prospector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends worth watching?
- Friends holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends?
- Friends stars Mary Pickford, Henry B. Walthall, Lionel Barrymore, Harry Carey and Charles Hill Mailes.
- When was Friends released?
- Friends was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.