Longtime Companion
Seen it?1989 | 99 min | Drama, Romance
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Taxi Driver or Monster's Ball, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
During the summer of 1981, a group of friends in New York are completely unprepared for the onslaught of AIDS. What starts as a rumor about a mysterious "gay cancer" soon turns into a major crisis as, one by one, some of the friends begin to fall ill, leaving the others to panic about who will be next. As death takes its toll, the lives of these friends are forever redefined by an unconditional display of love, hope and courage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Male. Also nominated for 1 Oscar. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman René
- Bruce DavisonDavid
- Campbell ScottWilly
- Patrick CassidyHoward
- Mary-Louise ParkerLisa
- Stephen CaffreyFuzzy
- Dermot MulroneyJohn
- John DossettPaul
- Michael SchoefflingMichael
- Brian CousinsBob
- Mark LamosSean