Because He's My Friend
1978, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
An American military man moves his family to Australia to undergo training in submarine warfare, providing new challenges for his wife and their developmentally disabled son.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 11 June 1978
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Peter Schreck, Pamela Stone
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Because He's My Friend runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Because He's My Friend on?
Because He's My Friend isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Because He's My Friend?
If you liked Because He's My Friend, try Normal, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
Who directed Because He's My Friend?
Because He's My Friend (1978) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Karen Black, Keir Dullea, Jack Thompson.