Friends & Lovers
“... can you tell the difference?”
Synopsis
Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. Meanwhile, David is gay and virginal; Ian's business partner, Keaton, is unhappy that his sister Jane is pregnant with no plans to tell the father; Lisa is everybody's pal and no one's lover; John, stuck in adolescence, is always on the make. He brings German-born stunner, Carla, and promptly loses her affection to Hans, a fast-talking ski instructor. David meets Manny: they have chess in common. Soon, surprises abound as relationships take new turns.
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FRIENDS AND LOVERS - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-05
Top Cast
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George Newbern
Ian Wickham
Alison Eastwood
Lisa
Neill Barry
Keaton McCarthy
Suzanne Cryer
Jane McCarthy
Danny Nucci
David
Stephen Baldwin
Jon
Robert Downey Jr.
Hans
Claudia Schiffer
Carla
Leon
Manny
David Rasche
Richard 'Richie' Wickham
Ann Magnuson
Katherine
Jamie Luner
Model
Ivo Lopez
Motel Clerk
Josi K. Waksman
Tree Lot Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$95K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Neill Barry, George Haas
- Original Title
- Friends & Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $95K
- Production Studios
- C.E.O. Films, Laguna Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Haas
Neill Barry, George Haas
Gregory Cascante, Josi W. Konski
Department Leadership Roster
George Haas
Director
George Haas
Writer
Josi W. Konski
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friends & Lovers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friends & Lovers about?
Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. Meanwhile, David is gay and virginal; Ian's business partner, Keaton, is unhappy that his sister Jane is pregnant with no plans to tell the father; Lisa is everybody's pal and no one's lover; John, stuck in adolescence, is always on the make. He brings German-born stunner, Carla, and promptly loses her affection to Hans, a fast-talking ski instructor. David meets Manny: they have chess in common. Soon, surprises abound as relationships take new turns.
Who directed Friends & Lovers?
Friends & Lovers was directed by George Haas.
Who stars in Friends & Lovers?
The principal cast of Friends & Lovers includes George Newbern, Alison Eastwood, Neill Barry, Suzanne Cryer, Danny Nucci.
When was Friends & Lovers released and how long is it?
Friends & Lovers was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Friends & Lovers make at the box office?
Friends & Lovers grossed $95K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friends & Lovers?
Friends & Lovers holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).