Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- gentle
- awkward
- wistful
- lazy evening
- romantic drama night
What critics said
Critics found modest charm and occasional wit in the gentle premise but broadly viewed the film as unfocused, low-urgency, and tonally uncomfortable in its treatment of Charlie's pursuit.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Charlie falls for Amber while she has a serious boyfriend, creating the film's central emotional obstacle.
Charlie is unmotivated, lives with his mother and stepfather, and struggles to take flight into independent adulthood.
The film is described as an easygoing, gentle comic drama with scattered wit and sensitivity.
The critical synopsis emphasizes young people emerging from small-town cocoons and seeking the bright lights of New York City.
Films like Almost Friends, and why
The Spectacular Now
coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama about an aimless young adult navigating attraction, immaturity, and uncertain independence
The Graduate
gentle but uncomfortable romantic drama centered on an emotionally inexperienced man pursuing a complicated relationship
Liberal Arts
small-scale relationship comedy-drama about flawed young adults making questionable romantic choices
Movie Details
- Director
- Jake Goldberger
- Release Date
- 2017-11-17
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (262)
Cast
- Freddie Highmore
- Odeya Rush
- Christopher Meloni
- Haley Joel Osment
- Jake Abel
- Rita Volk
- Marg Helgenberger
- Taylor John Smith
- Christie McNab
- Alani iLongwe
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Chai Flicks, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Almost Friends about?
- An aimless young man living at home risks emotional missteps when he pursues a woman whose committed relationship makes romance complicated.
- What is Almost Friends like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Almost Friends as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Almost Friends violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Almost Friends.
- What did critics think of Almost Friends?
- Critics found modest charm and occasional wit in the gentle premise but broadly viewed the film as unfocused, low-urgency, and tonally uncomfortable in its treatment of Charlie's pursuit.
- Which films are like Almost Friends?
- Films with a similar feel include The Spectacular Now, The Graduate, and Liberal Arts.
- How long is Almost Friends?
- Almost Friends runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Almost Friends?
- In United States, Almost Friends streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Chai Flicks, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
