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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Almost Friends (2017) as a drama theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The drama and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 6.3

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  1. 96match

    1.Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

    ★ 7.6 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Uncorked (2020)

    ★ 6.1 · Drama · Comedy · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Uncorked (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  3. 92match

    3.Chéri (2009)

    ★ 6.1 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Chéri (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  4. 90match

    4.Father of the Bride (2022)

    ★ 6.4 · Romance · Comedy · Drama · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Father of the Bride (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
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  5. 88match

    5.Jack Goes Boating (2010)

    ★ 6.0 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Jack Goes Boating (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Starz Apple TV Channel
    • Starz Roku Premium Channel
    • Starz
    • Starz Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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  6. 86match

    6.SubUrbia (1997)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, SubUrbia (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
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  7. 84match

    7.The Holiday (2006)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Romance · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, The Holiday (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    8.Newness (2017)

    ★ 6.0 · Romance · Drama · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Newness (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.¿Quieres ser mi hijo? (2023)

    ★ 8.5 · Comedy · Romance · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, ¿Quieres ser mi hijo? (2023) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  10. 78match

    10.Otto - The Movie (1985)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · 1h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    If Almost Friends clicked for you, Otto - The Movie (1985) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Almost Friends?
Try Love Don't Co$t a Thing, Uncorked, Chéri—each shares DNA with Almost Friends while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Almost Friends?
Almost Friends (2017) is best described as Drama, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Almost Friends worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.3/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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