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Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits

Some friends come with a happy ending.

20116.61h 49m

Overview

Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.

Directed by Will Gluck
Written by Will Gluck, Keith Merryman, David A. Newman
Produced by Jerry Zucker, Martin Shafer, Janet Zucker
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $149.5M

Top Cast

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake

Dylan Harper

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

Jamie Rellis

Jenna Elfman

Jenna Elfman

Annie Harper

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Lorna

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Tommy Bollinger

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Mr. Harper

Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

Parker

Andy Samberg

Andy Samberg

Quincy

Nolan Gould

Nolan Gould

Sammy - Sam the Magnificent

Shaun White

Shaun White

Himself

Themes & Keywords

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About Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits is a romance, comedy film released in 2011 exploring themes of new york city, friendship, job interview, dementia, alzheimer's disease, love. Directed by Will Gluck, it stars Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Jenna Elfman. Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.

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