Just Friends is a 2005 American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Roger Kumble, written by Adam 'Tex' Davis and starring Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein and Christopher Marquette. The plot focuses on a formerly overweight high school nerd who attempts to free himself from the friend zone after reconnecting with his lifelong crush and best friend while visiting his hometown for Christmas. The film revolves around humorous observation of strictly platonic relationships as "just friends" or "just as best friends." It was shot in Regina and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The film was released on November 23, 2005 and grossed $50 million.
Director | Roger Kumble |
Produced by | Chris Bender, J.C. Spink, Michael Ohoven, William Vince, Bill Johnson |
Writer(s) | Adam 'Tex' Davis |
Starring | Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Christopher Marquette, Chris Klein |
Music | Jeff Cardoni |
Cinematography | Anthony B. Richmond |
Edited by | Jeff Freeman |
Production, company | Cinerenta, BenderSpink, Cinezeta, Infinity Media, Inferno Distribution |
Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
Released | November 23, 2005 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $50.9 million |
Netflix ID | 70039185 |
About Just Friends
A former overweight and nerdy man returns home for Christmas and attempts to free himself from the friend zone after reconnecting with a high school crush.
Achievement of Just Friends
Alanis Morissette makes a cameo appearance in the film. She was the real-life fiance of star Ryan Reynolds when the movie came out.
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Latest information about Just Friends updated on July 28 2021.