Friends 4 Ever (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Friends 4 Ever is a soap, drama and family series.

What it’s about. The story is set at a prestigious, but rigid and repressive school called Instituto Vidal. Its strict owner, Julia Vidal, was once kind but has now turned into a bitter woman following the death of her husband and her daughter, Lauriel. Her granddaughter, Ana, a very sweet and intelligent 10 year old, also has been affected by the death: She has been rendered virtually speechless by the trauma, though she expresses herself through music and possesses an extraordinary ability to move objects with her mind. Ana's unscrupulous father, Francisco Capistrán, however, has taken advantage of the situation to try to steal Julia's school. The timely arrival of Ana's uncle, Salvador, Amanda and her adopted son changes everything. Ana’s sad and lonely life takes an unexpected turn for the better and she regains her joy in a series of adventures bursting with humor, excitement, music and thrilling surprises.

Who’s in it. Friends 4 Ever stars Belinda as Ana Capistrán Vidal, Martín Ricca as Pedro Vidal Naredo / "El Peligro Mayor", Ernesto Laguardia as Salvador Vidal Ruvalcaba and Adriana Fonseca as Melissa Escobar (#1), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Friends 4 Ever sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friends 4 Ever page.

If you liked it. Fans of Friends 4 Ever tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.