Friends (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Friends is an action and drama film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Hua Heng is a poverty-stricken aspiring painter whose day job involves painting the ads that go up on the sides of buildings. He and his buddies hang out in a makeshift gym set up in an abandoned building where they train and practice kung fu. His girlfriend is Gao Xin, a bar maid who is in debt to loan sharks. Into their lives comes Jiaji, who happens upon Hua Heng in a street fight with local thugs who'd made fun of the painting he's carrying and decides to help him out.
Who’s in it. Friends stars David Chiang Da-Wei as Hua Heng, Alexander Fu Sheng as Tu Chia-chi, Lily Li as Gao Xin and Lu Ti as Du Dong-Tai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Friends 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 Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Friends tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Friends (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Friends worth watching?
- Friends holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Friends?
- Friends stars David Chiang Da-Wei, Alexander Fu Sheng, Lily Li, Lu Ti and Wai Wang.
- When was Friends released?
- Friends was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.