Friends (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1971, Friends is a drama and romance film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 101 minutes. “Who needs the world when you own the moon and stars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. French teens Paul and Michelle run away from home to a remote beach and have a baby.
Who’s in it. Friends stars Anicée Alvina as Michelle Latour, Sean Bury as Paul Harrison, Ronald Lewis as Mr. Harrison and Toby Robins as Mrs. Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends (1971)?
- In US, 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 Friends worth watching?
- Friends holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends?
- Friends stars Anicée Alvina, Sean Bury, Ronald Lewis, Toby Robins and Pascale Roberts.
- When was Friends released?
- Friends was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.