Let's Be Friends (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 2005, Let's Be Friends is a comedy film directed by Olivier Nakache, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The two friends Claude and Serge are fundamentally different in their temperament. Similarities arise only when they try to have a relationship with a woman, because both fail equally. While Claude is simply too shy to even start a relationship, let alone meet a woman, Serge is too jumpy to have a relationship. Together they go in search of the great love in all sorts of curious situations, from the self-help group on speed dating to wedding celebrations of strangers - in the hunt for the right woman, they are no way too far.
Who’s in it. Let's Be Friends stars Jean-Paul Rouve as Claude Mendelbaum, Annie Girardot as Mme Mendelbaum, Jonathan Lambert as Totof and Isabelle Renauld as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Let's Be Friends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on France Channel Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Let's Be Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Let's Be Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Let's Be Friends (2005)?
- In US, Let's Be Friends is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Let's Be Friends worth watching?
- Let's Be Friends holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Let's Be Friends?
- Let's Be Friends stars Jean-Paul Rouve, Annie Girardot, Jonathan Lambert, Isabelle Renauld and Yves Jacques.
- When was Let's Be Friends released?
- Let's Be Friends was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
