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Best Friends

Play trailer Poster for Best Friends PG Released Dec 17, 1982 1h 56m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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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

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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 Bahad j In my opinion, the movie uses very good camera and audio visual equipment and the crew members and the filmmakers have played their roles very well. I really liked it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
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