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The Friend

6.52003MovieDrama

Splendid story of a friendship that evaporates just before 9/11.

DirectorElmar Fischer

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Cast · Directed by Elmar Fischer

AWAntonio Wannek
Antonio Wannek
Chris
NNNavid Navid
Navid Navid
Yunes
MTMina Tander
Mina Tander
Julia
MHMavie Hörbiger
Mavie Hörbiger
Nora
FA
Fatih Alas
Raid
WL
Wolfgang Liese
Old Man
JR
Judith Rauschtenberger
Universitätsangestellte
EFElmar Fischer
Elmar Fischer
Abdels Mitbewohner
AV
Anna Vielhaben
Kassiererin
PBPatrick von Blume
Patrick von Blume
Young Man

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The Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Friend?

The Friend isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Friend on Netflix?

No, The Friend is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Friend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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The Friend isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Friend?

The Friend hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 29, 2004. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.