Friends with Benefits
“Some friends come with a happy ending.”
Synopsis
Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-18
Top Cast
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Justin Timberlake
Dylan Harper
Mila Kunis
Jamie Rellis
Jenna Elfman
Annie Harper
Patricia Clarkson
Lorna
Woody Harrelson
Tommy Bollinger
Richard Jenkins
Mr. Harper
Bryan Greenberg
Parker
Andy Samberg
Quincy
Nolan Gould
Sammy - Sam the Magnificent
Shaun White
Himself
Andrew Fleming
Driver
Catherine Reitman
Female Co-Worker
Courtney Henggeler
Flight Attendant
Masi Oka
Darin Arturo Morena
Tiya Sircar
Hostess
Christopher T. Wood
Ira Ungerleider
Emma Stone
Kayla
Lili Mirojnick
Laura
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$149.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.27x
+$114.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Gluck
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Will Gluck
- Original Title
- Friends with Benefits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $149.5M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Olive Bridge Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Gluck
Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Will Gluck, Harley Peyton
Brian Heller, David B. Nowell, Michael Grady
Tia Nolan
Glenn S. Gainor, Jerry Zucker, Janet Zucker, Will Gluck, Martin Shafer
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Merryman
Screenplay
David A. Newman
Screenplay
Will Gluck
Screenplay
Will Gluck
Director
Renee Ehrlich Kalfus
Costume Design
Jerry Zucker
Producer
Janet Zucker
Producer
Will Gluck
Producer
Martin Shafer
Producer
Liz Glotzer
Producer
Ralph Maiers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rocco Passionino
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thomas Tannenberger
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eddie L. Watkins
Stunt Coordinator
Lance Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friends with Benefits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friends with Benefits about?
Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
Who directed Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits was directed by Will Gluck.
Who stars in Friends with Benefits?
The principal cast of Friends with Benefits includes Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson, Woody Harrelson.
When was Friends with Benefits released and how long is it?
Friends with Benefits was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $149.5M at the worldwide box office (4.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).