American Friends (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1991, American Friends is a comedy and romance film directed by Tristram Powell, running about 95 minutes. “An education in love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming Irish-American girl she adopted many years before. Ashby finds he enjoys their company, particularly that of Elinor, and both the women are drawn to him. Back at Oxford he is nevertheless taken aback when they arrive unannounced. Women are not allowed in the College grounds, let alone the rooms. Indeed any liaison, however innocent, is frowned on by the upstanding Fellows.
Who’s in it. American Friends stars Michael Palin as Rev. Francis Ashby, Trini Alvarado as Elinor Hartley, Connie Booth as Caroline Hartley and Alfred Molina as Oliver Syme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, American Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Friends (1991)?
- In US, American Friends is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Friends worth watching?
- American Friends holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Friends?
- American Friends stars Michael Palin, Trini Alvarado, Connie Booth, Alfred Molina and Bryan Pringle.
- When was American Friends released?
- American Friends was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.