My Friend "A" (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, My Friend "A" is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Takahisa Zeze, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. An ex-journalist Masuda whose article caused a scandalous fatality now works at a small factory. He learns that his colleague Suzuki is a former convict who killed some children back in middle school. Trying to get back his old job, Masuda secretly starts to write a piece on Suzuki while befriending him. The more he learns about his colleague, however, the more Masuda remembers his younger self, a boy who triggered his classmate's suicide.
Who’s in it. My Friend "A" stars Eita Nagayama as Suzuki Hideto / Aoyagi Kentaro, Toma Ikuta as Masuda Junichi, Mizuki Yamamoto as Sugimoto Kiyomi and Kaho as Fujisawa Miyoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, My Friend "A" has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Friend "A" page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Friend "A" tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Friend "A" (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Friend "A" change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Friend "A" worth watching?
- My Friend "A" holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Friend "A"?
- My Friend "A" stars Eita Nagayama, Toma Ikuta, Mizuki Yamamoto, Kaho and Kanji Furutachi.
- When was My Friend "A" released?
- My Friend "A" was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.