New Best Friend
“How far would you go to fit in?”
Synopsis
Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Classes begin and Alicia is paired with Hadley to work on a sociology class project. At first rejected, Alicia is finally accepted into Hadley's clique where she is introduced to a world of privilege and dangerous thrills. But her attempts to become one of them ultimately land her in the hospital.
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New Best Friend - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-12
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Mia Kirshner
Alicia Campbell
Meredith Monroe
Hadley Ashton
Dominique Swain
Sidney Connors
Rachel True
Julianne McDowell Levinson
Scott Bairstow
Trevor
Taye Diggs
Artie Bonner
Oliver Hudson
Josh
Glynnis O'Connor
Connie
Joanna Canton
Sarah
Eric Michael Cole
Warren
Dean James
Max
J. Michael Hunter
Charlie
Edmund Kearney
Dean
Don Henderson Baker
Haas
Shawn Michelle Cosby
Joanie
Lynda Clark
Interviewer
Ben Epps
Dexter
Dale Frye
Trainer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoe Clarke-Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- Victoria Strouse
- Original Score
- David A. Hughes, John Murphy
- Original Title
- New Best Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- FGM Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoe Clarke-Williams
Victoria Strouse
David A. Hughes, John Murphy
Tom Priestley Jr.
Norman Buckley, Leo Trombetta
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Zoe Clarke-Williams
Director
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Producer
Burton Rencher
Production Design
Patsy Rainey
Costume Design
Tom Priestley Jr.
Director of Photography
Norman Buckley
Editor
Leo Trombetta
Editor
Victoria Strouse
Writer
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
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 New Best Friend
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What is New Best Friend about?
Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Classes begin and Alicia is paired with Hadley to work on a sociology class project. At first rejected, Alicia is finally accepted into Hadley's clique where she is introduced to a world of privilege and dangerous thrills. But her attempts to become one of them ultimately land her in the hospital.
Who directed New Best Friend?
New Best Friend was directed by Zoe Clarke-Williams.
Who stars in New Best Friend?
The principal cast of New Best Friend includes Mia Kirshner, Meredith Monroe, Dominique Swain, Rachel True, Scott Bairstow.
When was New Best Friend released and how long is it?
New Best Friend was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for New Best Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for New Best Friend was composed by David A. Hughes, John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for New Best Friend?
New Best Friend holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).