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French teens Paul (Sean Bury) and Michelle (Anicee Alvina) run away from home to a remote beach and have a baby.
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David Robinson Financial Times 03/17/2020
It is an odd, uneven, but unfailingly generous and winning film. Go to Full Review Michael McNay Guardian 03/17/2020
The music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin for Lewis Gilbert's Friends, on the other hand, is rather better than the picture deserves. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 12/11/2007
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It's so cynical in its manipulation of youth, innocence, sunsets and all the rest that you squirm with embarrassment. Go to Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) 03/17/2020
The tale is told with every delicacy and one doesn't believe a word. Go to Full Review John Hofsess Maclean's Magazine 10/21/2019
Filtered through the decades of pop culture, Friends is where D. H. Lawrence's "love ethic" has come to rest. Go to Full Review Tony Mastroianni Cleveland Press 01/22/2013
Friends owes more to shampoo commercials than art. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/16/2021 I remember this movie. I saw it with my girlfriend when it first came out. It was a beautiful film. To us the world was new, love was pure, and every experience unique. We were 18 and 17 at the time and everything in the film rang true. I also recall this movie "inspired us". I'll leave it at that. See more 09/27/2017 A simple movie that shines in the eyes! A time of the day, of pure and genuine innocence! See more 10/20/2012 An interesting observed study of disaffected youth and nascent counter-cultural values.The film is further enhanced by excellent compositional techniques and a beguiling and suprisingly mature soundtrack courtesy of Elton John. A cautionary tale and gentle ode to the passing of the sixties. See more 05/10/2011 At Least the Soundtrack was Good!! See more 09/01/2008 A truly strange romance. Young love tries to emulate the adult version. See more 09/01/2008 adorable story and beautifully shot. See more Read all reviews
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Lewis Gilbert

Director

Sean Bury

Paul Harrison

Anicee Alvina

Michelle Latour

Pascale Roberts

Annie

Ronald Lewis

Mr. Harrison

Toby Robins

Mrs. Gardner

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Movie Info

Synopsis French teens Paul (Sean Bury) and Michelle (Anicee Alvina) run away from home to a remote beach and have a baby.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Screenwriter
Lewis Gilbert, Vernon Harris
Production Co
Lewis Gilbert
Rating
R
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 14, 2016
Runtime
1h 41m
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