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Best Friends

Seen it?

1982 | 116 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, 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. If you loved It Happened One Night or Barefoot in the Park, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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."

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $37 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 33K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Norman Jewison

  • Burt ReynoldsRichard Babson
  • Goldie HawnPaula McCullen
  • Jessica TandyEleanor McCullen
  • Barnard HughesTim McCullen
  • Audra LindleyAnn Babson
  • Keenan WynnTom Babson
  • Ron SilverLarry Weisman
  • Richard LibertiniJorge Medina
  • Peggy Walton-WalkerCarol Brandon
  • Noah HathawayLyle Ballou