WatchThis

Movies like

Friendship

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

Friendship poster

Why people love it

Friendship (2025) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Andrew DeYoung's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

comedydramadivisive

Runtime 1h 40m · ★ 6.4

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

Mood

Streaming (US)

Era

Showing 10 of 10 picks

  1. 96match

    1.A Man Called Otto (2022)

    ★ 7.8 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

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

    Watch on

    • Hulu
    • fuboTV
    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
    • YouTube TV
    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    + Save for later
  2. 94match

    2.Kinds of Kindness (2024)

    ★ 6.5 · Drama · Comedy · 2h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Kinds of Kindness (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.Happiness (1998)

    ★ 7.4 · Comedy · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Happiness (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.The One I Love (2014)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, The One I Love (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • AMC+
    • Sundance Now
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Visitor Q (2001)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Horror · 1h 24m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Visitor Q (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Melinda and Melinda (2004)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Melinda and Melinda (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.Jamon Jamon (1992)

    ★ 6.2 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Jamon Jamon (1992) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Criterion Channel
    + Save for later
  9. 80match

    9.Cul-de-sac (1966)

    ★ 6.7 · Thriller · Comedy · Crime · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, Cul-de-sac (1966) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • FlixFling
    • ScreenPix Apple TV Channel
    • ScreenPix Amazon Channel
    + Save for later
  10. 78match

    10.American Beauty (1999)

    ★ 8.0 · Drama · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Friendship clicked for you, American Beauty (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Friendship?
Try A Man Called Otto, Kinds of Kindness, Happiness—each shares DNA with Friendship while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Friendship?
Friendship (2025) is best described as Comedy, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Friendship worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

Similar vibes

More movie guides

Browse every "movies like" page on the site—including ones still waiting to be indexed.