My Best Friend
A status-conscious Parisian antique dealer wagers a prized vase that he can prove he has a best friend, only to discover that genuine connection cannot be manufactured.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a pleasant, well-acted French comedy whose mismatched friendship and social premise provide dependable charm.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
François's arrogance and isolation drive the wager, while Bruno's lessons challenge his selfish habits.
The Greek vase acquired on the company tab is the concrete stake of Catherine's bet.
François's designer lifestyle clashes repeatedly with Bruno's chatty cab-driver persona and lowbrow enthusiasm.
François moves through Paris and his address book while searching for someone who can credibly be called his best friend.
Films like My Best Friend, and why
The Dinner Game
shared french comedy, mismatched friendship, and an emotionally corrective wager
Intouchables
shared warm buddy comedy, social awkwardness, and a protagonist learning empathy
The Full Monty
shared comedy of manners, self-centered characters, and friendship tested by social performance
Movie Details
- Director
- Patrice Leconte
- Release Date
- 2006-12-06
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (251)
Cast
- Daniel Auteuil
- Dany Boon
- Julie Gayet
- Julie Durand
- Henri Garcin
- Jacques Mathou
- Marie Pillet
- Élisabeth Bourgine
- Jacques Spiesser
- Audrey Marnay
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is My Best Friend about?
- A status-conscious Parisian antique dealer wagers a prized vase that he can prove he has a best friend, only to discover that genuine connection cannot be manufactured.
- What is My Best Friend like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Best Friend as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My Best Friend violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Best Friend.
- What did critics think of My Best Friend?
- Critics generally found the film a pleasant, well-acted French comedy whose mismatched friendship and social premise provide dependable charm.
- Which films are like My Best Friend?
- Films with a similar feel include The Dinner Game, Intouchables, and The Full Monty.
- How long is My Best Friend?
- My Best Friend runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch My Best Friend?
- In United States, My Best Friend streams on Philo, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel.
