Friendship has been a popular theme in Cinema, with many films focused on this special bond. Some films look at friendship from unusual perspectives, while others reflect what we see every day. Â
Friendship teach us a lot about life, about ourselves, and, let’s face it, they’re a lot of fun. We can let go and be our craziest selves with our friends, or we can lose our protective layers and exhibit our vulnerabilities. In the end, though, a friendship’s journey, whether long or short, is a lovely route. Here are 10 Movies about friendship that really captures the essence:
1. Dil chahta HaiÂ
IMDB: 8.1Â Â
Three friends learn that life after college will put their close friendship to the test. Siddharth risks everything to pursue an older divorcee named Tara, while charming Sameer falls for Pooja, an inaccessible beauty. Meanwhile, arrogant Akash heads to Australia to reconcile with Shalini, a girl he offended previously.Â
2. Zindagi na milegi dobaraÂ
IMDB: 8.2Â
One of the best friendship movies. Before Kabir’s wedding, three friends Kabir, Imran, and Arjun take a holiday in Spain. The journey becomes a chance to mend fences, heal scars, fall in love with life, and face their biggest fears. They confront the highs and lows of life together on this road journey. Â
3. AnandÂ
IMDB: 8.1Â
Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee is treating Anand Saigal, a cancer patient who, upon learning of his impending death, sets out to make the most of his remaining days. Due to his optimism, Bhaskar experiences transformations and chooses to write a book about Anand.Â
One of the most beautiful movies on friendship where a terminally sick patient teaches his doctor-turned-friend life lessons.Â
4. Kai po CheÂ
IMDB: 7.9Â
Three friends open a cricket academy to train potential players. However, an earthquake, an unstable political scenario, and communal riots occur before they achieve their objectives. Three friends who stay together no matter what are forever separated because of this.Â
5. BooksmartÂ
IMDB: 7.1Â
Amy and Molly are two straight-A students who learn, to their horror, that they didn’t have to pick between studying and partying because their classmates did both. Amy and Molly decided to make amends for a lifetime of partying on the last day of school. Their simmering tensions rise to the surface throughout the night. In this friendship movie, it means to show up for each other.Â
6. The Sisterhood of traveling pantsÂ
IMDB: 6.5Â
Graduating from high school can have a significant impact on your friendships, especially if you all go to different colleges. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants demonstrates that, while the first year of college is full of transitions, your closest friends keep you grounded. Â
7. TagÂ
IMDB: 6.5Â
This movie is about an unusual way five childhood friends have found to stay in touch. Every year for one month, these five fiercely competitive friends take to the streets for a no-holds-barred game of tag, risking their necks, jobs, and relationships in the process. This time, the game falls on the same day as the wedding of the game’s sole unbeaten player. Fun fact: This movie is based on real life friendship and the game of tag that continued for 30 years.Â
8. The hangoverÂ
IMDB: 7.7Â
Doug and three friends drive to Las Vegas two days before his wedding for a wild and spectacular bachelor party. In fact, the three groomsmen can’t remember anything the next morning, and they can’t find Doug. With little time to spare, the three hazy companions try to retrace their ways and locate Doug in time for him to walk down the aisle in Los Angeles.Â
9. 50/50Â
IMDB: 7.6Â
When Adam, a 27-year-old radio journalist, is diagnosed with spine cancer, his life is turned upside down. He learns the value of friendship and love while battling a rare condition.Â
This movie earns bonus points for being based on a true story. Seth Rogen is friends with Will Reiser, the film’s writer, who was diagnosed with spine cancer at the age of 25. That makes it a real ‘friendship movie.’Â
10. Rock on!Â
IMDB: 7.7
Due to a misunderstanding, four musical mates fail to make it big as a band. Years later, they rekindle their desire by forgetting about their problems and embarking on an unfinished journey. This friendship movie explores how misunderstandings can break even the best of friendships and how they can resolve it. Â
True friendship is rare to find. So, if you find a group of friends or even just one person who makes you forget all your pain, makes you laugh and makes you feel safe, hold on to them…and watch these beautiful movies on friendship with them 🙂Â
Published By:Â Bhavya Dedhia
