Friend Request (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Friend Request is a thriller and horror film directed by Simon Verhoeven, running about 92 minutes. “Be careful who you click with.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Enjoying college life as a popular student, Laura shares everything with her more than 800 friends on Facebook. But one day, after accepting a friend request from a social outcast named Marina, Laura’s life is cursed...
Who’s in it. Friend Request stars Alycia Debnam-Carey as Laura, Connor Paolo as Kobe, William Moseley as Tyler and Brit Morgan as Olivia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Friend Request has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Friend Request page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friend Request tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friend Request (2016)?
- In US, Friend Request is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, 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 Friend Request worth watching?
- Friend Request holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friend Request?
- Friend Request stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Connor Paolo, William Moseley, Brit Morgan and Brooke Markham.
- When was Friend Request released?
- Friend Request was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.