Best Friends(1982)
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Best Friends Synopsis
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."
Best Friends (1982) is a comedy and romance film directed by Norman Jewison, released on December 17, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Jessica Tandy and Barnard Hughes. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Jewison
- Writers:
- Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson, Alan Bergman
- Producers:
- Patrick J. Palmer, Norman Jewison
- Cinematographer:
- Jordan Cronenweth
- Composer:
- Michel Legrand
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Timberlane Productions
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $36,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Best Friends Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Reynolds
as Richard Babson
Goldie Hawn
as Paula McCullen
Jessica Tandy
as Eleanor McCullen
Barnard Hughes
as Tim McCullen
Audra Lindley
as Ann Babson
Keenan Wynn
as Tom Babson
Ron Silver
as Larry Weisman
Richard Libertini
as Jorge Medina
Peggy Walton-Walker
as Carol Brandon
Noah Hathaway
as Lyle Ballou
- Mikey Martin
Mikey Martin
as Robbie Ballou
- Helen Page Camp
Helen Page Camp
as Maid
Key crew
Directed by Norman Jewison, written by Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson and Alan Bergman, produced by Patrick J. Palmer and Norman Jewison.
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Best Friends Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 56 ratings.
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Best Friends – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Best Friends online?
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Best Friends (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Best Friends?
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The main cast of Best Friends (1982) includes Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, Jessica Tandy, Barnard Hughes and Audra Lindley. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Best Friends released?
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Best Friends was released on December 17, 1982 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Best Friends worth watching?
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Best Friends (1982) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.