My Best Friend (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2006, My Best Friend is a comedy film directed by Patrice Leconte, running about 90 minutes. “It takes a lifetime to learn the meaning of friendship... François has 10 days.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Catherine refuses to believe that her business partner, the unlikeable François, has a best friend, so she challenges him to set up an introduction. Scrambling to find someone willing to pose as his best pal, François enlists the services of a charming taxi driver to play the part.
Who’s in it. My Best Friend stars Daniel Auteuil as François, Dany Boon as Bruno, Julie Gayet as Catherine and Julie Durand as Louise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, My Best Friend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Best Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Best Friend tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Best Friend (2006)?
- In US, My Best Friend is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Best Friend worth watching?
- My Best Friend holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Best Friend?
- My Best Friend stars Daniel Auteuil, Dany Boon, Julie Gayet, Julie Durand and Henri Garcin.
- When was My Best Friend released?
- My Best Friend was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.