Friend (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Friend is an action and drama film directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. The film follows the lives of four childhood friends: Joon-seok, the leader, whose father is a powerful mob boss; Dong-su, whose father is an undertaker; class clown Jung-ho; and Sang-taek, an exemplary student. The story is the director's experience about his friends, a semi-autobiography set in his hometown, Busan. When it was released it was the highest-grossing Korean movie of all time.
Who’s in it. Friend stars Yu Oh-seong as Joon-seok, Jang Dong-gun as Dong-soo, Seo Tae-hwa as Sang-taek and Jung Woon-taek as Jeong-ho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Friend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friend (2001)?
- In US, Friend is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friend worth watching?
- Friend holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friend?
- Friend stars Yu Oh-seong, Jang Dong-gun, Seo Tae-hwa, Jung Woon-taek and Kim Bo-kyung.
- When was Friend released?
- Friend was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.