My Friend Henry (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2004, My Friend Henry is a drama film directed by Auli Mantila, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. When 12-year-old Elsi Björkman and her mother Paula return from a week's holiday abroad, Elsi immediately notices that someone has been in her room. She tells her mother about it, but she does not believe her. At the local supermarket Elsi meets Henry, who seems to spend his time returning shopping trolleys. Elsi does not know anything about the boy, who has an irritating habit of appearing from out of nowhere, only to disappear again, as if into thin air. Nevertheless, the children become friends.
Who’s in it. My Friend Henry stars Ninni Ahlroth as Elsi Björkman, Aleksi Rantanen as Henry Heikkilä, Hellen Willberg as Paula Björkman and Ylva Ekblad as Maj Heikkilä, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, My Friend Henry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Friend Henry page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Friend Henry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Friend Henry (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Friend Henry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Friend Henry worth watching?
- My Friend Henry holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Friend Henry?
- My Friend Henry stars Ninni Ahlroth, Aleksi Rantanen, Hellen Willberg, Ylva Ekblad and Pertti Sveholm.