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Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship, not knowing that they actually have more in common than they'd like. Their relationship is tested when tragedy strikes.Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship, not knowing that they actually have more in common than they'd like. Their relationship is tested when tragedy strikes.Holly and Sandy strike up an instant friendship, not knowing that they actually have more in common than they'd like. Their relationship is tested when tragedy strikes.
James MacKrell
- Bill
- (as Jim McKrell)
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- TriviaIn a surprising twist of fate, MGM - whose logo MTM parodied - now owns "Just Between Friends." When Orion Pictures - who originally released this film and owned about 60% of the production - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1997, MGM purchased Orion's entire catalog of theatrical films and TV shows, including "Just Between Friends." MGM also owns the films and (most of the) TV shows from American International and Filmways, which were absorbed into Orion in 1982. (MGM recently revived the Orion name; one current production from Orion is - as of this posting - the syndicated daytime TV series "Paternity Court.")
- Quotes
[last lines]
Sandy Dunlap: Who gave you those shoes?
Holly Davis: A friend... an old friend.
Sandy Dunlap: Well, she has terrific taste. But who picked out the rest of your outfit?
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Salvador/Smooth Talk/Crossroads/Turtle Diary (1986)
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Very "TV Movie" for a specific demographic
My wife was talking about this tonight, and that she liked it, so I thought I'd give it a go. Now, I can be down with a good rom-com, so this didn't feel like too much of a reach... turns out it was more than I bargained for. And not really a rom-com at all.
This film has a TV Movie feel to it... a dramatic "chick flick" for a slightly older demographic. In this regard, to that market, the story of close friends who find they are accidentally in love with the same (suddenly deceased) married man and have to process this discovery and their feelings... has a certain appeal. The story is actually well laid out and decently paced, and involves not just three, but four players, each with their own feelings and desires and goals. The inevitable train wreck occurs, and the remaining characters are tasked with picking up the pieces of their shattered lives. What complicates the mix and makes this film endearing is that they are ALL decent people (even the cheater). It's hard for the audience OR each other for that matter... to dislike any of them. Can anyone survive this mess and come out cleanly on the other side? You'll have to watch and find out. And I WOULD recommend this for the 35 to 60 year old female demographic... they will relate and find value, other groups might not engage. So, IF you are a mature woman looking for a spicy little love-quadrangle drama, check this out. You'll like it more than I did.
This film has a TV Movie feel to it... a dramatic "chick flick" for a slightly older demographic. In this regard, to that market, the story of close friends who find they are accidentally in love with the same (suddenly deceased) married man and have to process this discovery and their feelings... has a certain appeal. The story is actually well laid out and decently paced, and involves not just three, but four players, each with their own feelings and desires and goals. The inevitable train wreck occurs, and the remaining characters are tasked with picking up the pieces of their shattered lives. What complicates the mix and makes this film endearing is that they are ALL decent people (even the cheater). It's hard for the audience OR each other for that matter... to dislike any of them. Can anyone survive this mess and come out cleanly on the other side? You'll have to watch and find out. And I WOULD recommend this for the 35 to 60 year old female demographic... they will relate and find value, other groups might not engage. So, IF you are a mature woman looking for a spicy little love-quadrangle drama, check this out. You'll like it more than I did.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,408,791
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,390,718
- Mar 23, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $6,408,791
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