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Just Friends

Just Friends

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Just Friends

"He loves her. She loves him not."

2005

1h 34m

6.2(1823 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.

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10 featured cast members

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Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds

Chris Brander

Amy Smart

Amy Smart

Jamie Palamino

Anna Faris

Anna Faris

Samantha James

Chris Klein

Chris Klein

Dusty Dinkleman

Christopher Rodriguez Marquette

Christopher Rodriguez Marquette

Mike Brander

Julie Hagerty

Julie Hagerty

Carol Brander

Amy Matysio

Amy Matysio

Darla

Giacomo Beltrami

Young Mike Brander

Fred Ewanuick

Fred Ewanuick

Clark

Wendy Anderson

Wendy Anderson

Mrs. Palamino

Creative team

Directed by: Roger Kumble
Written by: Adam 'Tex' Davis
Produced by: Bill Johnson
Chris Bender

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