Friend (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1988, Friend is a drama film directed by Leonid Kvinikhidze, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Looking for the money for a drink, an alcoholic gets a Newfoundland dog as a present from a stranger at a bird fair. He'll soon find out that the animal is not only able to speak, but to get him to give up drinking as well. Now he's determined to get rid of the dog, but that won't be an easy task.
Who’s in it. Friend stars Sergey Shakurov as Колюн, Vasiliy Livanov as пёс Друг, озвучка, Anatoli Romashin as хозяин Друга and Yelena Solovey as хозяйка Джери, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Friend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friend tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friend (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friend change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friend worth watching?
- Friend holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friend?
- Friend stars Sergey Shakurov, Vasiliy Livanov, Anatoli Romashin, Yelena Solovey and Igor Yasulovich.
- When was Friend released?
- Friend was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.