Friendship's Death (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, Friendship's Death is a drama and science fiction film directed by Peter Wollen, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A robot messenger is sent to earth to appeal to humans to live in peace. Originally designed to go to MIT, by mistake she ends up in Amman, Jordan during the Black September riots of 1970. Sullivan, a British journalist, comes to her aid when she is found wandering without papers following a bombing and grants her refuge in his hotel room. But there she tells him she is a robot, sent as a peace envoy from another planet. He is not sure whether to believe her story or not, but finds her unusual view of the world appealing. They examine the human condition in a series of incredibly insightful and entertaining conversations.
Who’s in it. Friendship's Death stars Tilda Swinton as Friendship, Bill Paterson as Sullivan, Patrick Bauchau as Kubler and Ruby Baker as Catherine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Friendship's Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friendship's Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friendship's Death tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friendship's Death (1987)?
- In US, Friendship's Death is available to stream on Eternal Family and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friendship's Death worth watching?
- Friendship's Death holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friendship's Death?
- Friendship's Death stars Tilda Swinton, Bill Paterson, Patrick Bauchau, Ruby Baker and Joumana Gill.
- When was Friendship's Death released?
- Friendship's Death was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.