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You've Got a Friend

6.320071h 30mMovieFamilyTV Movie

A recently-orphaned 12 year old boy moves to a new town to live with his aunt and uncle, and finds an unlikely mentor in the town loner, who helps him build the soap box racer he dreamed of crafting with his dad.

DirectorJames A. Contner
WriterOliver Robins
ProducersJeff Kloss·Larry Levinson

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 5 other countries

You've Got a Friend isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by James A. Contner

JSJohn Schneider
John Schneider
Jim Kliekan
DMDylan McLaughlin
Dylan McLaughlin
Bobby Graham
JBJason Brooks
Jason Brooks
Jeff Graham
KCKate Connor
Kate Connor
Gayle Graham
MRMark Rolston
Mark Rolston
Dennis Billings
CEChase Ellison
Chase Ellison
Tommy Billings
GGGloria Gifford
Gloria Gifford
Miss Egelhoff
BH
Butch Hammett
Adult Bobby Graham
BSBitty Schram
Bitty Schram
Miss Jackie Nelson
JDJordan Dang
Jordan Dang
Kid #1
HT
Hayden Thompson
Kid #2
DH
Dennis Howard
Norman Hauser

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You've Got a Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams You've Got a Friend?

You've Got a Friend isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Argentina, Chile and Colombia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is You've Got a Friend on Netflix?

No, You've Got a Friend is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is You've Got a Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

No, You've Got a Friend isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch You've Got a Friend for free?

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