Best Friends

Play trailer

Best Friends

PG

Released Dec 17, 1982

1h 56m

Romance

Comedy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

62%

Tomatometer

13 Reviews

33%

Popcornmeter

2,500+ Ratings

For years, screenwriting team Richard Babson (Burt Reynolds) and Paula McCullen (Goldie Hawn) have built a successful Hollywood career while managing to live harmoniously together. After finishing their latest script, Babson uses the euphoria to convince McCullen to take the leap into marriage. However, when the newlywed couple travels back east to meet their respective in-laws, the pitfalls of marriage begin to surface. Unprepared, Babson and McCullen struggle with the changing dynamics.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

So far, this sounds like a series of fairly predictable scenes. But they're redeemed by the writing and acting. The dialogue doesn't sound like reprocessed sitcom, and there are charming moments.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 8, 2019

Full Review

Bob Thomas

Associated Press

There are lots of laughs in the script by Valerie Curtin and Barry Levinson, as well as wry insights into modern relationships.

Nov 12, 2018

Full Review

Variety Staff

Variety

A very engaging film.

Mar 26, 2009

Full Review

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

There's little doubt that Best Friends fares best in its compulsively watchable opening stretch...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 14, 2019

Full Review

TV Guide

Thin story collapses under the leaden star chemistry; capable supporting players can't save this dud.

Rated: 2/4

May 7, 2013

Full Review

Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Considering the source material (real life of writers Barry Levinson and Valerie Curtin, and the caliber of stars, Hawn and Reynolds, this comedy is disappointingly shallow and predictable.

Rated: C

Jun 10, 2012

Full Review

Read all reviews

CodyZamboni Z

Terrible, lame sitcom level humor and situations, So much potential, Blown, given the talent involved, Only merit, Goldie Hawn looks amazing, Especially in bathtub and shower.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

Full Review

Geke g

Same relationship as me that got in just month ago

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

Full Review

Munkh T

Cute movie. I will recommend to my friends

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/24

Full Review

Uynga U

working together 5 years and married after

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

Full Review

erdene c

This is a beautiful movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

Full Review

Munkhjargal A

In this movie, a very successful guy comes to New York City, and so does he. and got married after proposing to someone. When the two set out on their journey, problems begin to arise. In this film, the director talks about why troubled divorces occur after looking for marriage.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Norman Jewison

Director

Burt Reynolds

Richard Babson

Goldie Hawn

Paula McCullen

Jessica Tandy

Eleanor McCullen

Barnard Hughes

Tim McCullen

Audra Lindley

Ann Babson

Bronco Billy

75%

49%

Bronco Billy

Watchlist

Crossing Delancey

82%

78%

Crossing Delancey

Watchlist

Her Alibi

17%

45%

Her Alibi

Watchlist

Romantic Comedy

29%

47%

Romantic Comedy

Watchlist

Seems Like Old Times

70%

64%

Seems Like Old Times

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

For years, screenwriting team Richard Babson (Burt Reynolds) and Paula McCullen (Goldie Hawn) have built a successful Hollywood career while managing to live harmoniously together. After finishing their latest script, Babson uses the euphoria to convince McCullen to take the leap into marriage. However, when the newlywed couple travels back east to meet their respective in-laws, the pitfalls of marriage begin to surface. Unprepared, Babson and McCullen struggle with the changing dynamics.

Director: Norman Jewison
Producer: Norman Jewison, Patrick J. Palmer
Screenwriter: Valerie Curtin, Barry Levinson
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts, Major Studio Partners
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 17, 1982, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 5, 2008
Runtime: 1h 56m

Most Popular at Home Now