Here are 5 of the greatest friendship movies of all time available on streaming platforms:
1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
IMDb rating: 8.0
Director: Victor Fleming
Brief Story: Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, is swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. There she encounters a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion, who all want something special from the Wizard of Oz. The group embarks on a journey to find the Wizard so he can grant their wishes.
Cast: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton
Where to Watch: HBO Max
About Movie: classic film, fantasy, adventure, family
2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
IMDb rating: 9.3
Director: Frank Darabont
Brief Story: Andy Dufresne, a man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, befriends a fellow inmate named Ellis “Red” Redding. Over the course of many years, Andy, with unwavering hope, inspires and uplifts his fellow inmates.
Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler
Where to Watch: Netflix
About Movie: drama, prison, friendship, hope
3. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
IMDb rating: 8.3
Director: Rob Reiner
Brief Story: When Harry and Sally first meet, they debate if men and women can ever truly be friends. Over the course of twelve years, the two reconnect at different points in their lives, exploring the complexities of friendship and love.
Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby
Where to Watch: HBO Max
About Movie: romantic comedy, friendship, love, New York City
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
IMDb rating: 8.8
Director: Peter Jackson
Brief Story: Frodo Baggins inherits the One Ring, an evil artifact created by the Dark Lord Sauron. A fellowship is formed, consisting of hobbits, men, a dwarf, an elf, and a wizard, to take the Ring to Mordor, the only place it can be destroyed.
Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Astin
Where to Watch: HBO Max
About Movie: fantasy, adventure, epic, fellowship
5. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
IMDb rating: 7.8
Director: Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris
Brief Story: The Hoover family, a dysfunctional group, pile into a yellow van and drive across the country so their young daughter, Olive, can compete in the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant.
Cast: Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Greg Kinnear, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin
Where to Watch: Hulu
About Movie: comedy, family, road trip, dysfunctional family