Such Good Friends (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1971, Such Good Friends is a comedy and drama film directed by Otto Preminger, running about 102 minutes. “The little black book that became a national bestseller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julie Messinger is an intense woman who hides her wild emotions and desires under her conventional facade. Her husband Richard checks into the hospital for a simple mole removal that goes seriously wrong.
Who’s in it. Such Good Friends stars Dyan Cannon as Julie, James Coco as Timmy, Jennifer O'Neill as Miranda and Ken Howard as Cal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Such Good Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Such Good Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Such Good Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Such Good Friends (1971)?
- In US, Such Good Friends 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 Such Good Friends worth watching?
- Such Good Friends holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Such Good Friends?
- Such Good Friends stars Dyan Cannon, James Coco, Jennifer O'Neill, Ken Howard and Nina Foch.
- When was Such Good Friends released?
- Such Good Friends was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.