The Greatest Friend (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1968, The Greatest Friend is an animation film directed by Pyotr Nosov, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. An animated film based on the proverb "A friend in need is a friend indeed."
Who’s in it. The Greatest Friend stars Anatoliy Papanov as Crocodile (voice), Mikhail Yanshin as Hippo (voice), Klara Rumyanova as Little girl (voice) and Yuliya Yulskaya as Little chicken / Puppy (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Greatest Friend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Friend tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Friend (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Greatest Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Greatest Friend worth watching?
- The Greatest Friend holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest Friend?
- The Greatest Friend stars Anatoliy Papanov, Mikhail Yanshin, Klara Rumyanova and Yuliya Yulskaya.
- When was The Greatest Friend released?
- The Greatest Friend was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.