Friendly Fire (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1980, Friendly Fire is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by David Greene, running about 147 minutes. “In war, the only thing worse than death is not knowing the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In March 1970, a U.S. Army officer arrived at the Iowa farm of Peg and Gene Mullen and informed them that their son Michael had been killed in Vietnam by "friendly fire." Their determined attempts to learn more about the circumstances of their son's death are the subject of this true account film.
Who’s in it. Friendly Fire stars Carol Burnett as Peg Mullen, Ned Beatty as Gene Mullen, Dennis Erdman as Michael E. Mullen and Sherry Hursey as Patricia Mullen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Friendly Fire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friendly Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friendly Fire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friendly Fire (1980)?
- In US, Friendly Fire is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friendly Fire worth watching?
- Friendly Fire holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Friendly Fire?
- Friendly Fire stars Carol Burnett, Ned Beatty, Dennis Erdman, Sherry Hursey and Timothy Hutton.
- When was Friendly Fire released?
- Friendly Fire was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.