“Friends with Benefits”, 2011
Director: Will Gluck
In this modern romantic comedy, two friends, Jamie (Mila Kunis) and Dylan (Justin Timberlake), decide to add a physical aspect to their friendship but soon find themselves developing deeper feelings for each other.
Starring: Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins, Bryan Greenberg, Nolan Gould, Shaun White, Catherine Reitman;
Production year: 2011;
Genre: melodrama, comedy, drama;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 109 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,5;
More information about the film “Friends with Benefits” on the website imdb.com
“Just Friends”, 2005
Director: Roger Kumble
This comedy follows Chris (Ryan Reynolds) as he tries to escape the friend zone with his high school crush and best friend, Jamie (Amy Smart), when he returns to his hometown for the holidays.
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein, Christopher Rodriguez Marquette, Giacomo Beltrami, Fred Ewanuick, Amy Matysio, Julie Hagerty, Wendy Anderson;
Production year: 2005;
Genre: melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,2;
“Something Borrowed”, 2011
Director: Luke Greenfield
This romantic drama follows the complicated love triangle between Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin), her best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson), and Darcy's fiancé Dex (Colin Egglesfield) as Rachel grapples with her feelings for Dex.
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski, Steve Howey, Ashley Williams, Geoffrey Pierson, Jill Eikenberry, Jonathan Epstein, Leia Thompson;
Production year: 2011;
Genre: melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 113 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,8;
“Love, Rosie”, 2014
Director: Christian Ditter
Based on the novel by Cecelia Ahern, this romantic comedy-drama follows Rosie (Lily Collins) and Alex (Sam Claflin) as they navigate life, love, and missed opportunities while harboring secret feelings for each other.
Starring: Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Christian Cooke, Jaime Winstone, Suki Waterhouse, Tamsin Egerton, Jamie Beamish, Lorcan Cranitch, Ger Ryan, Lily Laight;
Production year: 2014;
Genre: melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 102 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,1;
“The Object of My Affection”, 1998
Director: Nicholas Hytner
This romantic comedy-drama follows Nina (Jennifer Aniston) as she falls in love with her gay best friend George (Paul Rudd) and navigates the complexities of their evolving relationship.
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell, Natalie B. Kikkenborg, Lauren Pratt, Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Chen, Liam Aiken, Alan Alda;
Production year: 1998;
Genre: drama, melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 111 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6;
More information about the film “The Object of My Affection” on the website imdb.com
In conclusion, the selection of films about being in love with your best friend beautifully captures the complexity and emotional depth of such a delicate and often tumultuous relationship. From heartwarming romantic comedies to heartbreaking dramas, these films showcase the power of friendship, the pain of unrequited love, and the possibility of finding true happiness in unexpected places. Whether exploring the joys of falling in love with your best friend or the agony of facing the reality that it may never be reciprocated, these movies remind us that love knows no boundaries and that true friendship can withstand even the most challenging of circumstances.
