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Just Friends

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In the Netherlands, the romance of two young men from different cultural backgrounds hits a snag when the idiosyncrasies of their parents threaten to keep them apart.

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Ben Turner The Pink Lens 09/01/2021
4/5
If you want pure romantic escapism, this does exactly what it says on the tin. Go to Full Review
Amanda Jane Stern Film Inquiry 03/23/2021
This is a fun, sexy, rom-com. It loses a little steam in the second half when it veers away from its more comedic elements, but it's still a worthwhile watch. Go to Full Review
Terry Mesnard Gayly Dreadful 07/16/2019
3/5
So yes, Just Friends is a fun, delightful romantic comedy. It's sweet and the actors are winsome. Is it perfect? No. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 05/14/2019
4/5
A cheeky sense of humour gives this crowd-pleasing Dutch comedy an extra kick. Go to Full Review
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Johann D. M @Johann33 1d 🇳🇱🏳️‍🌈 A heartwarming story that brings together two very different worlds, pairing a privileged Dutch young man with a refugee in a romance that feels genuine and charming. The chemistry between the leads is excellent, and many of their romantic moments are genuinely sweet. While some creative choices are overly dramatic and occasionally border on the absurd, the film remains an enjoyable feel-good experience with a satisfying ending. Fortunately, it avoids the kind of forced drama that often weighs down stories like this. Jenny Arean steals every scene as the grandmother, delivering a hilarious and unforgettable performance that easily makes her the standout character. Although the screenplay does not explore its themes as deeply as it could have, it is still a warm, engaging, and uplifting watch that passes the time pleasantly. See more Joey L @RT74891731 May 9 loved this movie a lot even tho things were very expected throughout but it was amazing and would watch again See more Shelton G. @RT97983516 Apr 28 Cute little RomCom. The acting was great. Story got a little melodramatic in second half, but enjoyable anyway. See more randumb2020 T @RT60863052 Jul 28 I wanted to like this movie more than I did. The actors were really good and I was enjoying the characters. the chemistry was good between the two leads. It's just that there was not really any major conflict. I couldn't see any reason why they would be fighting with each other and breaking up. The drama felt manufactured like it wasn't really there but the story said it needed to be there. So it felt a little empty but I did enjoy the characters overall See more Garry A @heavyg 03/30/2025 I watched some of this movie awhile back and didn't finish it. I just watched the entire movie this time. It is sweet, sexy, and the family members were all real characters with concerns but genuine love for the boys. See more Peter K @Vacadoug 09/24/2023 This is a beautifully sweet, sensitive piece of art. The screenplay is amazing as is the direction. The acting by the entire cast is superb. Loved the scenes of Holland! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the Netherlands, the romance of two young men from different cultural backgrounds hits a snag when the idiosyncrasies of their parents threaten to keep them apart.
Director
Ellen Smit
Screenwriter
Henk Burger
Production Co
CTM Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Dutch
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2019
Runtime
1h 25m