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That's What Friends Are For

8.019887mMovieDrama

A performed poem on friendship, care, and the AIDs crisis in 1980s Britain.

DirectorJane Thorburn
WritersNeil Bartlett·Robin Whitmore

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Cast · Directed by Jane Thorburn

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Neil Bartlett
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That's What Friends Are For — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams That's What Friends Are For?

That's What Friends Are For isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is That's What Friends Are For on Netflix?

No, That's What Friends Are For is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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That's What Friends Are For hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 20, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.