Just Between Friends
“They loved. They laughed. They lied. All this in the name of friendship.”
Synopsis
Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship; they don't know however that they have more in common than they'd like. When tragedy strikes, their relationship is tested.
Top Cast
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Mary Tyler Moore
Holly Davis
Ted Danson
Chip Davis
Christine Lahti
Sandy Dunlap
Sam Waterston
Harry Crandall
Jane Greer
Ruth Chadwick
Julie Payne
Karen
Beverly Sanders
Judy
Salome Jens
Helga
Read Morgan
Charlie
Susan Rinell
Kim Davis
Timothy Gibbs
Jeff Davis
Castulo Guerra
Sportscaster
Mark Blum
George Margolin
Lewis Arquette
TV Station Guard
Cynthia Lea Clark
Mom in Park (uncredited)
Diane Stilwell
Carla
Jim McKrell
Bill
Terri Hanauer
Woman in Shower
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Burns
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Just Between Friends
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- MTM Enterprises, Orion Pictures, Orion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Burns
Allan Burns
Patrick Williams
Jordan Cronenweth
Anne Goursaud
Allan Burns, Edward Teets
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Burns
Director
Allan Burns
Writer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Anne Goursaud
Editor
Allan Burns
Producer
Edward Teets
Producer
Jordan Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Sydney Z. Litwack
Production Design
Cynthia Bales
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Just Between Friends
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Just Between Friends about?
Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship; they don't know however that they have more in common than they'd like. When tragedy strikes, their relationship is tested.
Who directed Just Between Friends?
Just Between Friends was directed by Allan Burns.
Who stars in Just Between Friends?
The principal cast of Just Between Friends includes Mary Tyler Moore, Ted Danson, Christine Lahti, Sam Waterston, Jane Greer.
When was Just Between Friends released and how long is it?
Just Between Friends was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Just Between Friends make at the box office?
Just Between Friends grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Just Between Friends?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Just Between Friends was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Just Between Friends?
Just Between Friends holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).