Peter's Friends
“Love, friendship, and other natural disasters...”
Synopsis
After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Kenneth Branagh
Andrew Benson
Stephen Fry
Peter Morton
Emma Thompson
Maggie Chester
Hugh Laurie
Roger Charleston
Imelda Staunton
Mary Charleston
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Sarah Johnson
Rita Rudner
Carol Benson
Phyllida Law
Vera
Tony Slattery
Brian
Alex Lowe
Paul (aged 17)
Richard Briers
Lord Morton
Alex Scott
Paul (aged 7)
Edward Jewesbury
Mr. Gooch
Hetta Charnley
Woman at Airport
Ann Davies
Brenda
Magdalena Buznea
Old Lady
Nicola Wright
Brian's Wife
Bill Parfitt
Ben Charleston
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Rudner, Martin Bergman
- Original Title
- Peter's Friends
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Renaissance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Rita Rudner, Martin Bergman
Roger Lanser
Andrew Marcus
Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Producer
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Andrew Marcus
Editor
Rita Rudner
Writer
Martin Bergman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Peter's Friends.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Peter's Friends.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Favorite Actors
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
***Comedie***
Comedy Movies (Top Rated From 1960 To Today)
Similar Titles to Peter's Friends
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
7.1
4.0
7.3
7.3
6.0
7.4
6.8
6.1
7.0
5.6
7.3
6.0
5.8
5.4
5.9
7.2
6.2
4.8
More Like Peter's Friends
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Peter's Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peter's Friends about?
After inheriting a large country estate from his late father, Peter invites his friends from college: married couple Roger and Mary, the lonely Maggie, fashionable Sarah, and writer Andrew, who brings his American TV star wife, Carol. Sarah's new boyfriend, Brian, also attends. It has been 10 years since college, and they find their lives are very different.
Who directed Peter's Friends?
Peter's Friends was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in Peter's Friends?
The principal cast of Peter's Friends includes Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton.
When was Peter's Friends released and how long is it?
Peter's Friends was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Peter's Friends?
Peter's Friends holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).