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Just Friends (2005)

โ€œHe loves her. She loves him not.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 1,841 votes 1h 34m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#129 of 184 films from 2005 #2080 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Roger Kumble ยท Written by Adam 'Tex' Davis

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Overview

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with โ€“ a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.

Cast

Ryan Reynoldsas Chris Brander
Amy Smartas Jamie Palamino
Anna Farisas Samantha James
Chris Kleinas Dusty Dinkleman
Christopher Rodriguez Marquetteas Mike Brander
Julie Hagertyas Carol Brander
Amy Matysioas Darla
Giacomo Beltramias Young Mike Brander
Fred Ewanuickas Clark
Wendy Andersonas Mrs. Palamino
Barry Flatmanas Mr. Palamino
Mike O'Brienas Hockey Dad
Ty Olssonas Tim
Devyn Burantas Brett

Facts

Release dateNovember 23, 2005
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Box office$50,817,508
IMDbtt0433400

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Questions

How long is Just Friends?
Just Friends runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Just Friends worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,841 votes, which places it #129 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 30%) and #2080 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Just Friends?
Just Friends was directed by Roger Kumble. Other well-rated titles by the same director: After We Collided (2020), Cruel Intentions (1999), Beautiful Disaster (2023).
Who stars in Just Friends?
Ryan Reynolds as Chris Brander; Amy Smart as Jamie Palamino; Anna Faris as Samantha James; Chris Klein as Dusty Dinkleman; Christopher Rodriguez Marquette as Mike Brander; Julie Hagerty as Carol Brander.
What is Just Friends rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Just Friends?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/45950.

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