Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- wry
- awkward
- lazy weekend
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a witty, wryly observant relationship dramedy elevated by strong lead performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Olivia works as a maid for affluent friends and clients, making economic inequality part of everyday friendship and dating.
Franny and Matt, Christine and David, and Jane and Aaron embody different states of marriage within the same social circle.
The four female friends drive the film's social world, with their marriages, work, anger, and dating lives forming the central network.
Wealthy homes, remodeling projects, benefit dinners, and strained marriages contrast with recurring emotional and social problems.
Films like Friends with Money, and why
The Opposite of Sex
female friendship, affluent relationship problems, and witty dramedy built around an ensemble of women
Enough Said
intimate relationship comedy, emotional candor, and sharply observed urban social dynamics
The Kids Are All Right
ensemble dramedy about marriage, friendship, class tensions, and complicated romantic lives
Movie Details
- Director
- Nicole Holofcener
- Release Date
- 2006-04-07
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.1 / 10 (618)
Cast
- Jennifer Aniston
- Joan Cusack
- Catherine Keener
- Frances McDormand
- Jason Isaacs
- Scott Caan
- Simon McBurney
- Greg Germann
- Timm Sharp
- Hailey Noelle Johnson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Howdy Amazon Channel
- 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 Friends with Money about?
- A maid and her three wealthy friends navigate mismatched marriages, awkward dating, and the quiet frustrations hidden behind affluent domestic life.
- What is Friends with Money like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Friends with Money as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Friends with Money violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Friends with Money.
- What did critics think of Friends with Money?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a witty, wryly observant relationship dramedy elevated by strong lead performances.
- Which films are like Friends with Money?
- Films with a similar feel include The Opposite of Sex, Enough Said, and The Kids Are All Right.
- How long is Friends with Money?
- Friends with Money runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Friends with Money?
- In United States, Friends with Money streams on Howdy Amazon Channel.
