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The Best of Friends

1980MovieDrama

What is friendship? Why do two grown men behave like egomaniac children or flustered prima donnas? And when they meet unexpectedly after ten years, how will things be?

DirectorDerek Lister
WriterFrederic Raphael
ProducerAnne Head

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Cast · Directed by Derek Lister

KBKeith Barron
Keith Barron
Peter Rudolf
NRNorman Rodway
Norman Rodway
Michael Stayman
AB
Ann Bell
Lucy Stayman
JWJane Wymark
Jane Wymark
Cass Rudolf
AWAubrey Woods
Aubrey Woods
Vivian
GMGerard Murphy
Gerard Murphy
George
SK
Susan Kodicek
Rita Taubman
PO
Philip O'Brien
Professor Lovsky
HHHelen Horton
Helen Horton
Mrs Lovsky
NK
Nicholas Kamenos
Mr Kyriakoulis
TK
Thalia Kouri
Mrs Kyriakoulis

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The Best of Friends — streaming FAQ

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The Best of Friends isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Best of Friends on Netflix?

No, The Best of Friends is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Best of Friends on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for The Best of Friends?

The Best of Friends 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 April 26, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.