Friend (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, Friend is a drama film directed by Yılmaz Güney, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After betraying his social class, denying his peasant roots and fleeing his native village, Ahmed has become a successful businessman and has found a place in the sun among the bourgeoisie. Azem, his childhood friend, has followed a quite different way. refusing the rat race, he has remained close to people of humble origin. Politically committed, he aspires to be useful to his country and more particularly to the forsaken rural world. The two former friends meet again. Due to the influence of Azem, Ahmed gradually becomes aware that his life is a failure.
Who’s in it. Friend stars Yılmaz Güney as Azem, Semra Özdamar as Semra, Ahu Tuğbay as Ahu and Kerim Afşar as Cemil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Friend 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 Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friend (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friend worth watching?
- Friend holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friend?
- Friend stars Yılmaz Güney, Semra Özdamar, Ahu Tuğbay, Kerim Afşar and Civan Canova.
- When was Friend released?
- Friend was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.