

Just Friends
“He loves her. She loves him not.”
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.
Where to watch Just Friends in United States
Click a service to open Just Friends there. Availability last verified on June 25, 2026.
Where is Just Friends streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | — |
About Just Friends
Just Friends is a 2005 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Roger Kumble. The cast is led by Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Just Friends was produced by BenderSpink, Cinezeta, and Cinerenta and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on November 23, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $51 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Kumble
- Writers
- Adam 'Tex' Davis
- Release date
- November 23, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Box office
- $51 million
- Production
- BenderSpink, Cinezeta, Cinerenta
Just Friends cast & crew
Just Friends was directed by Roger Kumble and written by Adam 'Tex' Davis.
The cast features 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, and Julie Hagerty as Carol Brander.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeff Cardoni, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Chris Bender and Jake Weiner.
Is Just Friends worth watching?
Just Friends holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,809 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Just Friends is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Just Friends
Just Friends isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Just Friends

Ryan Reynolds
Chris Brander

Amy Smart
Jamie Palamino

Anna Faris
Samantha James

Chris Klein
Dusty Dinkleman

Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
Mike Brander

Julie Hagerty
Carol Brander

Amy Matysio
Darla
Giacomo Beltrami
Young Mike Brander

Fred Ewanuick
Clark

Wendy Anderson
Mrs. Palamino

Barry Flatman
Mr. Palamino

Mike O'Brien
Hockey Dad
Just Friends — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Just Friends in United States?
Just Friends is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Just Friends in?
Just Friends is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Just Friends?
Just Friends runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Just Friends rated?
Just Friends is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,809 ratings.











