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A single woman envies the security of her married friends, while they in turn dream of her freedom in this comedy drama. Olivia (Jennifer Aniston) is a single woman in her mid-thirties who feels she's... read more read more... reached a crossroads in her life. Unhappy with her career as a teacher, Olivia quits and takes a job as a maid until she sorts out her feelings. However, Olivia feels as if she could use some support, both personal and financial, from her best friends, all of whom at very least have more in the bank than she does. But that's not to say they don't have problems of their own. Christine (Catherine Keener) and her husband Patrick (Jason Isaacs) are screenwriters who have discovered that collaborating is more stress than they can deal with. Jane (Frances McDormand) is married to Aaron (Simon McBurney); they work together as designers, but while their professional relationship is cordial, they've become numb to one another as lovers and friends. And Franny (Joan Cusack) and Matt (Greg Germann) are a couple who comfortably support themselves and their children thanks to an inherited fortune; while their material needs are met, emotionally they can barely handle marriage and parenthood. Friends With Money was written and directed by Nicole Holofcener, who previously made the acclaimed independent features Walking and Talking and Lovely & Amazing. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Nicole Holofcener

Release Date: April 7, 2006

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DVD Release Date: August 29, 2006

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  • Julie
    January 29, 2012
    Julie
    One of those "seems so real you feel like a voyeur" flicks. I had a hard time believing Jennifer Aniston as a sad sack, but the rest of the cast was solid.
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    It was ok. Nothing really that special or outstanding. Dissapointing since I love Jennifer Aniston.
  • jennifxu
    May 2, 2011
    jennifxu
    Friends With Money has much more of a bite than other Holofcener films, it's sort of a nice remix on her themes. But it also makes me a little bit depressed.
  • stevenecarrier
    October 24, 2010
    stevenecarrier
    Nicole Holofcener's "Friends with Money" is THE zeitgeist film for the 00s. It achieves that status because it was never trying to achieve it. This is so sharply observed, rings true in every scene, so deftly acted and so perfectly plotted that it captures the very essence of Ame... read morerica. "Friends with Money" is unfairly tossed aside (due to Jennifer Aniston's presence; but make no mistake, she is terrific here), undervalued (due to it's limited availability) and misunderstood (due to Holofcener's stream of conscious narrative approach). Deep, meaningful, insightful and true, "Friends with Money" is absolutely perfect.
  • aliceinpunderland
    July 10, 2010
    aliceinpunderland
    Every character is so well-developed. Every nothing-fight, every performance, every funny and sad moment, is perfectly paced under Holofcener's direction. I don't think Jennifer Aniston is a GREAT actress, but I do find her likable. This role is certainly one of her best. Tha... read moret scene of her looking into the mirror, just putting on face lotion is the most hollow (in a good way) I've seen her.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    September 10, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    I quite liked this movie, is was an interesting indie sort of chick flick! This movie is also funny and has exceptional performances from everyone in this movie, i love jennifer Aniston but i dont think she really ranges herself like with picture perfect she plays a female who is... read more single and then gets won over or something and finds a better meaning to life, but this movie is good, funny intriguing and does prove money doesnt always buy happiness!
    worth a watch!
  • fernandorafael
    June 15, 2009
    fernandorafael
    Very interesting; simple yet satisfying character study. The film's biggest achievement is the fact that it's very well grounded in reality. Everything feels so genuine.

    Competent writing/directing by Nicole Holofcener, but this little indie gem is all about its strong female... read more cast, led by a wonderful Frances McDormand. Jason Isaacs stands out amongst the men.
  • ironclad1609
    May 5, 2009
    ironclad1609
    This chick flick is telling the story of a single woman in her late 30s (Aniston) amidst a circle of rich, married couple friends. The message of the film soon becomes clear, once we get a closer look at the problems everyone's facing: money doesn't buy happiness. We get it. The ... read moresituations and dialogues this is shown through are more or less amusing and the acting ensemble consists of great names. Still, it feels as if something's missing, despite of the amusing end surprise for Aniston's character. I just didn't know how to feel about the movie once it ended. Hence the mediocre rating.
  • movieguru12
    February 21, 2009
    movieguru12
    Great movie about how being in your 40s can really change you. I absoutly adore Jennifer Aniston and she was great in this movie!
  • Redlats
    April 7, 2008
    Redlats
    I guess this is an OK movie. It examines the relationships of four friends - women who are in their 40's and managing their relationships with various levels of success.

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Critic Reviews

David Ansen
November 1, 2007
David Ansen, Newsweek

This delicious, seriocomic tale of four friends in affluent, liberal, west L.A. grappling with midlife crises, metrosexual spouses and household remodeling takes on an avoided subject: money, and how ... Full Review

Andrew O'Hehir
October 7, 2006
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

This is a dense and sophisticated work about mortality, materialism, madness, jealousy and pity a movie in which the fabulous duds are ripped off the "Sex and the City" gals and they're left teetering... Full Review

David Edelstein
April 21, 2006
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Holofcener builds scenes around motifs that resonate marvelously. Full Review

Stanley Kauffmann
April 21, 2006
Stanley Kauffmann, New Republic

It engages us from beginning to end without strong narrative, or narratives. It lives through the quality of Holofcener's dialogue and the performances that she has drawn from her actors.

Claudia Puig
April 21, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Sharply observed and cleverly written, in the end, the film is also a bit superficial, like its characters' lives. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
April 21, 2006
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It's so effortless and pleasant to spend time with the characters (and the actresses) in Friends With Money that it seems churlish to notice that the movie adds up to nothing much. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
April 21, 2006
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

The movie meanders a bit, never quite following through on its undeniably nasty take on human relations. Full Review

Roger Moore
April 21, 2006
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

A shrewdly observed slice of L.A. disconnect. Full Review

Tom Long
April 21, 2006
Tom Long, Detroit News

It walks a middle ground between humorous perspective and dark insight. Then again, don't most of us? Full Review

Terry Lawson
April 21, 2006
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

Friends with Money is not a finished portrait, just a disposable snapshot of people we're less than invested in. Full Review

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