Just Friends
Seen it?2005 | 94 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$51 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 177K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Kumble
- Ryan ReynoldsChris Brander
- Amy SmartJamie Palamino
- Anna FarisSamantha James
- Chris KleinDusty Dinkleman
- Christopher Rodriguez MarquetteMike Brander
- Julie HagertyCarol Brander
- Amy MatysioDarla
- Giacomo BeltramiYoung Mike Brander
- Fred EwanuickClark
- Wendy AndersonMrs. Palamino