Just Friends (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Just Friends is a comedy and romance film directed by Roger Kumble, running about 96 minutes. “He loves her. She loves him not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
Who’s in it. Just Friends stars Ryan Reynolds as Chris Brander, Amy Smart as Jamie Palamino, Anna Faris as Samantha James and Chris Klein as Dusty Dinkleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Just Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV 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 Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Friends (2005)?
- In US, Just Friends is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max, 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 Friends worth watching?
- Just Friends holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Friends?
- Just Friends stars Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein and Christopher Marquette.
- When was Just Friends released?
- Just Friends was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.