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Friend, not that way!

2026 · 90 min

A light, fast-moving comedy about friendship and messy romance that stays easy to watch and rarely gets heavy.

Directed by
Gino Tassara
Genres
Comedy
Tagline
What would you do for a friend?
Overview
Franco and Julian, two childhood friends, grew up immersed in the world of reality TV and streaming. However, everything falls apart when they get caught up in a street fight instigated by others, causing them to lose money, damage their reputation, and jeopardize their friendship. The situation is further complicated by the arrival of Almendra, a mutual friend who sets off a chaotic love triangle.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Friendship, love, media, betrayal
Content
Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Gino Tassara
Genres
Comedy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour6
    Realism7
    Romance5
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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