Just Friends
2005 · Movie · PG-13 · 94 min · ★ 6.2 · 45% critics
During Christmas, a man returns to his hometown and reconnects with an old high school friend who he once had a crush on. Her past rejection shaped his approach to love, turning him into a bold, sometimes reckless womanizer.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-11-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Critic score
- 45/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (1,798 votes)
About
If you want a silly Christmas rom-com with lots of laughs and lighthearted awkwardness, Just Friends may hit—Not for you if you dislike cheesy humor or want romance that feels fully satisfying, similar to The Holiday.
Pros: big laughs; cozy holiday vibe; playful rom-com energy | Cons: may feel cheesy; some cringe jokes; uneven romance
Themes
- change
- holiday
- success
- falling in love
- hometown
- arrogance
- weight loss
- christmas
- awestruck
Cast & crew
Ryan Reynolds
as Chris Brander
Amy Smart
as Jamie Palamino
Anna Faris
as Samantha James
Chris Klein
as Dusty Dinkleman
Christopher Rodriguez Marquette
as Mike Brander
Julie Hagerty
as Carol Brander
Amy Matysio
as Darla
- GB
Giacomo Beltrami
as Young Mike Brander
Fred Ewanuick
as Clark
Wendy Anderson
as Mrs. Palamino
Directed by Roger Kumble