Movie

American Friends

“An education in love”

★ 6.4(11)19911h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Tristram Powell
Release date: 1991-03-22
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: German
Box office: $23,358
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Prominent Features

About American Friends

American Friends is a 1991 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Tristram Powell, starring Michael Palin, Trini Alvarado and Connie Booth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Friends in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Francis Ashby, a senior Oxford don on holiday alone in the Alps, meets holidaying American Caroline and her companion Elinor, the blossoming Irish-American girl she adopted many years before. Ashby finds he enjoys their company, particularly that of Elinor, and both the women are drawn to him. Back at Oxford he is nevertheless taken aback when they arrive unannounced. Women are not allowed in the College grounds, let alone the rooms. Indeed any liaison, however innocent, is frowned on by the upstanding Fellows.

Cast

Michael Palin

Rev. Francis Ashby

Trini Alvarado

Elinor Hartley

Connie Booth

Caroline Hartley

Alfred Molina

Oliver Syme

Bryan Pringle

Haskell

Jonathan Firth

Cable

Susan Denaker

Mrs. Cantrell

David Calder

Pollitt

Robert Eddison

Rushden - The President

Simon Jones

Anderson

Fred Pearson

Hapgood

Ian Dunn

Gowers

Themes & keywords

costume drama19th centuryromantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Friends in Malaysia?+

American Friends is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Malaysia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is American Friends on Netflix?+

American Friends is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is American Friends?+

American Friends has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in American Friends?+

American Friends stars Michael Palin, Trini Alvarado, Connie Booth, Alfred Molina and Bryan Pringle.

When did American Friends come out?+

American Friends is a 1991 movie directed by Tristram Powell.

What genre is American Friends?+

American Friends is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed American Friends?+

American Friends was directed by Tristram Powell.