Best Friends
1982, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
What a present for Christmas
When a professional couple, who have lived and worked together for many years, finally decide to marry, their sudden betrothal causes many unexpected difficulties. They soon find that being married is often quite different from being "best friends."
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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5.2/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Best Friends
Best Friends isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Norman JewisonDirector
- Burt ReynoldsRichard Babson
- Goldie HawnPaula McCullen
- Jessica TandyEleanor McCullen
- Barnard HughesTim McCullen
- Audra LindleyAnn Babson
- Keenan WynnTom Babson
- Ron SilverLarry Weisman
- Richard LibertiniJorge Medina
- Peggy Walton-WalkerCarol Brandon
- Noah HathawayLyle Ballou
- Mikey MartinRobbie Ballou
- Helen Page CampMaid
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $37M
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Best Friends: quick answers
Is Best Friends worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Best Friends?
Best Friends runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Best Friends have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Best Friends. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Best Friends parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Best Friends is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Best Friends on?
Best Friends isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Best Friends?
If you liked Best Friends, try The Out-of-Towners, The Wedding Singer, It Happened One Night.
Who directed Best Friends?
Best Friends (1982) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Jessica Tandy.