Our Mutual Friend (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1921, Our Mutual Friend is a drama film directed by A.W. Sandberg, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. A fisherman finds a corpse in a river, and he turns out to have been the victim of murder. The dead man is John Harmon, a millionaire’s son who was just about to inherit his father’s fortune. The investigation abounds with mysterious events, and a stranger suddenly appears – might he be the killer? About 50% of the film's second half is lost. The intertitles have been transcribed from the original, handwritten manuscript. The work is a film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ famous 1849 novel of the same name. (Stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. Our Mutual Friend stars Peter Fjelstrup, Karen Caspersen, Svend Kornbeck and Egill Rostrup, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Our Mutual Friend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Mutual Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Mutual Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Mutual Friend (1921)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Mutual Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Our Mutual Friend worth watching?
- Our Mutual Friend holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Mutual Friend?
- Our Mutual Friend stars Peter Fjelstrup, Karen Caspersen, Svend Kornbeck, Egill Rostrup and Alfred Møller.
- When was Our Mutual Friend released?
- Our Mutual Friend was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.