Friends and Romans (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, Friends and Romans is a comedy film directed by Christopher Kublan, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of lifelong mob movie extras mount a production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar in their local Staten Island theater in order to finally get some speaking roles. But the theater is the secret hideout of a real-life gangster who fancies himself an actor, and whom the FBI are hunting for the recent murder of a Broadway producer. The Feds insert their own undercover agent to audition for the role of Cassius, seeking to determine who is the real gangster among a cast of make-believe criminals. All the while, the oblivious cast seek only to prove to themselves, their families, and friends that they are more than just extras.
Who’s in it. Friends and Romans stars Michael Rispoli as Nick DeMaio, Annabella Sciorra as Angela DeMaio, Paul Ben-Victor as Dennis Socio and Katie Stevens as Gina DeMaio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Friends and Romans has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends and Romans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends and Romans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends and Romans (2014)?
- In US, Friends and Romans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Friends and Romans worth watching?
- Friends and Romans holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Friends and Romans?
- Friends and Romans stars Michael Rispoli, Annabella Sciorra, Paul Ben-Victor, Katie Stevens and Charlie Semine.
- When was Friends and Romans released?
- Friends and Romans was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.