Girlfriends (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1978, Girlfriends is a comedy and drama film directed by Claudia Weill, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.
Who’s in it. Girlfriends stars Melanie Mayron as Susan Weinblatt, Anita Skinner as Anne Munroe, Christopher Guest as Eric and Adam Cohen as Bar Mitzvah Boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Girlfriends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Girlfriends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girlfriends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girlfriends (1978)?
- In US, Girlfriends is available to 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 Girlfriends worth watching?
- Girlfriends holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Girlfriends?
- Girlfriends stars Melanie Mayron, Anita Skinner, Christopher Guest, Adam Cohen and Bob Balaban.
- When was Girlfriends released?
- Girlfriends was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.