Dear Friends (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2007, Dear Friends is a drama film directed by Kazuyuki Morosawa, running about 115 minutes. “Are friends necessary?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school student Rina has a bad attitude and thinks that friends are something that you use when you need them. She doesn't have any real relationships and is not even on good terms with her parents. Rina is the clubbing queen and could get any guy she wants with her stunning looks. One day, Rina suddenly collapses and her world falls apart. She finds out that she has cancer. The only one who starts to support her is her classmate Maki. Maki tells that they were friends in primary school even though Rina doesn't remember. Maki wants to get close to Rina and help her like Rina had helped Maki when she had hard times.
Who’s in it. Dear Friends stars Keiko Kitagawa as Rina, Yuika Motokariya as Maki, Masaya Kikawada as Yousuke and Ren Osugi as Rina's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dear Friends 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 Dear Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Friends (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Friends worth watching?
- Dear Friends holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Friends?
- Dear Friends stars Keiko Kitagawa, Yuika Motokariya, Masaya Kikawada, Ren Osugi and Yoshiko Miyazaki.
- When was Dear Friends released?
- Dear Friends was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.