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The Childhood Friend

7.519741h 10mMovieRomanceDramaTV Movie

On holiday, with his family, nothing to do and his wife ill, Sasha (Alexander) is only too pleased to meet again the girl he loved at 17.

DirectorMike Newell
WriterPiers Paul Read
ProducerGraeme MacDonald

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Cast · Directed by Mike Newell

AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Alexander Tashkov
SFSusan Fleetwood
Susan Fleetwood
Janet Morton
AK
Alison Key
Alice Tashkov
GPGeorge Pravda
George Pravda
Nikolay Tashkov
JH
Joan Haythorne
May Tashkov
PDPeter Duncan
Peter Duncan
Peter Tashkov
MHMichael Hawkins
Michael Hawkins
John Morton
SG
Sara Gibson
Laura Morton
DNDavid Neal
David Neal
Dr. Ackerly

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The Childhood Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Childhood Friend?

The Childhood Friend isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is The Childhood Friend on Netflix?

No, The Childhood Friend is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Childhood Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Childhood Friend for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Childhood Friend?

The Childhood Friend hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 15, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.