Just Between Friends (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1986, Just Between Friends is a drama and romance film directed by Allan Burns, running about 110 minutes. “They loved. They laughed. They lied. All this in the name of friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship; they don't know however that they have more in common than they'd like. When tragedy strikes, their relationship is tested.
Who’s in it. Just Between Friends stars Mary Tyler Moore as Holly Davis, Ted Danson as Chip Davis, Christine Lahti as Sandy Dunlap and Sam Waterston as Harry Crandall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Just Between Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium 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 Just Between Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Between Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Between Friends (1986)?
- In US, Just Between Friends is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Just Between Friends worth watching?
- Just Between Friends holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Between Friends?
- Just Between Friends stars Mary Tyler Moore, Ted Danson, Christine Lahti, Sam Waterston and Jane Greer.
- When was Just Between Friends released?
- Just Between Friends was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.