Your Friend (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2008, Your Friend is a drama film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. While researching a story on a school for problem children, Nakahara meets Emi, a college volunteer with a compelling tale of her own. After overcoming her initial reluctance to open up to the writer, Emi talks about her busted leg and her childhood friendship with the chronically ill Yuka.
Who’s in it. Your Friend stars Anna Ishibashi as Megumi, Ayu Kitaura as Yuka, Yuriko Yoshitaka as Hana and Seiji Fukushi as Nakahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Your 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 Your Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Your Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Your Friend (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Your Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Your Friend worth watching?
- Your Friend holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Your Friend?
- Your Friend stars Anna Ishibashi, Ayu Kitaura, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Seiji Fukushi and Naoyuki Morita.