The Childhood Friend (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1994, The Childhood Friend is a thriller and horror film directed by Pupi Avati, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 40-year-old Arnold Gardner is put in charge of the talk show "The Twenty-fifth Hour" after the death of the former host Duncan Mackay. His role on screen creates immediate interest and the program becomes a great success with TV audiences. This proves to be a period of great satisfaction for Arnold, but his childhood friend, Eddie Greenberg, suddenly comes on the scene. Eddie is ill and frustrated by lack of success, and is so resentful and envious of Arnold's fame that he wants him to make a full public confession of a "sin" he committed in his young days.
Who’s in it. The Childhood Friend stars Joe Ryan as Ted Gardner, Jason Robards III as Arnold Gardner, Amy Galper as Norma and Robert Swan as Sortino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Childhood Friend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Childhood Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Childhood Friend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Childhood Friend (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Childhood Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Childhood Friend worth watching?
- The Childhood Friend holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Childhood Friend?
- The Childhood Friend stars Joe Ryan, Jason Robards III, Amy Galper, Robert Swan and Wanja Mary Sellers.
- When was The Childhood Friend released?
- The Childhood Friend was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.