The Friends (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1971, The Friends is a drama film directed by Gérard Blain, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Philippe is an older man and an industrialist whose wife is confined to her bed. They have no children. As he is preparing to go on a vacation to the seaside, he strikes up an acquaintance with Paul, a young working-class boy, and decides to bring him along. This is Paul's first glimpse of how the other half lives, with their first-class hotels and so on. When he meets some aristocratic young people at the resort, he tries to put over the fiction that he is of their class, with poor success.
Who’s in it. The Friends stars Philippe March as Philippe, Yann Favre as Paul, Jean-Claude Dauphin as Nicolas and Nathalie Fontaine as Marie-Laure, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The 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 The Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Friends (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Friends worth watching?
- The 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 The Friends?
- The Friends stars Philippe March, Yann Favre, Jean-Claude Dauphin, Nathalie Fontaine and Dany Roussel.
- When was The Friends released?
- The Friends was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.