Best Friends (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1982, Best Friends is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 116 minutes. “What a present for Christmas” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a professional couple, who have lived and worked together for many years, finally decide to marry, their sudden betrothal causes many unexpected difficulties. They soon find that being married is often quite different from being "best friends."
Who’s in it. Best Friends stars Burt Reynolds as Richard Babson, Goldie Hawn as Paula McCullen, Jessica Tandy as Eleanor McCullen and Barnard Hughes as Tim McCullen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Best Friends has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $36.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Best Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Best Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Best Friends (1982)?
- In US, Best Friends is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Best Friends worth watching?
- Best Friends holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Best Friends?
- Best Friends stars Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Jessica Tandy, Barnard Hughes and Audra Lindley.
- When was Best Friends released?
- Best Friends was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.