Friends with Benefits (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2011, Friends with Benefits is a comedy and romance film directed by Will Gluck, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Dylan and Jamie think it's going to be easy to add the simple act of sex to their friendship, despite what Hollywood romantic comedies would have them believe. They soon discover however that getting physical really does always lead to complications.
Who’s in it. Friends with Benefits stars Justin Timberlake as Dylan Harper, Mila Kunis as Jamie Rellis, Jenna Elfman as Annie Harper and Patricia Clarkson as Lorna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Friends with Benefits has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $149.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends with Benefits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends with Benefits tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends with Benefits (2011)?
- In US, Friends with Benefits is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friends with Benefits worth watching?
- Friends with Benefits holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends with Benefits?
- Friends with Benefits stars Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson and Woody Harrelson.
- When was Friends with Benefits released?
- Friends with Benefits was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.