Friends & Lovers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Friends & Lovers is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Haas, running about 103 minutes. “... can you tell the difference?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. Meanwhile, David is gay and virginal; Ian's business partner, Keaton, is unhappy that his sister Jane is pregnant with no plans to tell the father; Lisa is everybody's pal and no one's lover; John, stuck in adolescence, is always on the make. He brings German-born stunner, Carla, and promptly loses her affection to Hans, a fast-talking ski instructor. David meets Manny: they have chess in common. Soon, surprises abound as relationships take new turns.
Who’s in it. Friends & Lovers stars Stephen Baldwin as Jon, Alison Eastwood as Lisa, George Newbern as Ian Wickham and Suzanne Cryer as Jane McCarthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Friends & Lovers has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $94.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends & Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends & Lovers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends & Lovers (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends & Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends & Lovers worth watching?
- Friends & Lovers holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends & Lovers?
- Friends & Lovers stars Stephen Baldwin, Alison Eastwood, George Newbern, Suzanne Cryer and Neill Barry.
- When was Friends & Lovers released?
- Friends & Lovers was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.