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The Friend

4.620081h 26mMovieDramaComedy

In reality Emil and Larissa would never have been a couple she is an idolized singer, he is a shy outsider. Ironically, Emil is just getting to know Larissa when she dies unexpectedly. He pretends to have been her boyfriend and finally…

DirectorMicha Lewinsky
WriterMicha Lewinsky
ProducerBernard Lang

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Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 1 other country

The Friend isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Switzerland. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Micha Lewinsky

PGPhilippe Graber
Philippe Graber
Emil Funk
JBJohanna Bantzer
Johanna Bantzer
Nora
SHSophie Hunger
Sophie Hunger
Larissa Mahler
ABAndrea Bürgin
Andrea Bürgin
Maria
MVMichel Voïta
Michel Voïta
Jean-Michel
TATherese Affolter
Therese Affolter
Emils Mother
OSOriana Schrage
Oriana Schrage
Blumenverkäuferin
PS
Patrick Serena
Gion
VZ
Verena Zimmermann
Großmutter

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The Friend — streaming FAQ

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Is The Friend on Netflix?

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

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