The Childhood Friend
1974, English. Directed by Mike Newell.
On holiday, with his family, nothing to do and his wife ill, Sasha (Alexander) is only too pleased to meet again the girl he loved at 17.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 27 June 1974
- Written by
- Piers Paul Read
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The Childhood Friend runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Which OTT platform is The Childhood Friend on?
The Childhood Friend isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 June 1974. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Childhood Friend?
If you liked The Childhood Friend, try A Valentine's Match, Steel Magnolias, Prescription for Love.
Who directed The Childhood Friend?
The Childhood Friend (1974) was directed by Mike Newell and stars Anthony Hopkins, Susan Fleetwood, Alison Key.