Fast Friends (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Fast Friends is a drama film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast friends with its head writer whose job it is to see that its host, a woman-chasing egomaniac, stays at the top of the ratings.
Who’s in it. Fast Friends stars Carrie Snodgress as Diana Hayward, Dick Shawn as Deke Edwards, Edie Adams as Connie Burton and Jed Allan as Bernie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fast Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fast Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fast Friends (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fast Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fast Friends?
- Fast Friends stars Carrie Snodgress, Dick Shawn, Edie Adams, Jed Allan and Vivian Blaine.
- When was Fast Friends released?
- Fast Friends was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.