Almost Friends (2016 film)
Almost Friends is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Jake Goldberger. The film stars Freddie Highmore, Odeya Rush, Haley Joel Osment, Christopher Meloni, and Marg Helgenberger.
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| Directed by | Jake Goldberger |
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| Written by | Jake Goldberger |
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| Music by | Eric V. Hachikian |
| Cinematography | Jeremy Mackie |
| Edited by | Julie Garces |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $46,376[1] |
The film premiered on October 14, 2016 at the Austin Film Festival. It was released in North America on November 17, 2017, by Gravitas Ventures and Orion Pictures.
Plot
Charlie (Freddie Highmore) is a unmotivated man who lives at home with his mom (Marg Helgenberger) and stepfather while working at a small movie theatre and living vicariously through his best friend, Ben (Haley Joel Osment). His life takes an unpredictable turn however, when he finds himself falling for local barista Amber (Odeya Rush). Problem is, Amber has her own distractions- her mooching roommate (Jake Abel) a track star boyfriend (Taylor John Smith) and steadfast plans to move to New York City. On top of that, Charlie's estranged father (Christopher Meloni) unexpectedly re-enters his life just as he begins to take a long, hard look at where he's going and who he wants to be. With conflict after conflict piling on, will Charlie reach his tipping point or will he finally find the path forward?
Cast
- Freddie Highmore as Charlie Brenner
- Odeya Rush as Amber
- Haley Joel Osment as Ben
- Christopher Meloni as Howard
- Marg Helgenberger as Samantha
- Rita Volk as Heather
- Jake Abel as Jack
- Taylor John Smith as Brad
- Lonnie Knight as Homeless Man
- Gary Ray Moore
- Jon Hayden as Russel
Production
On August 18, 2015, it was announced that the production on comedy drama film Holding Patterns was underway, starring Freddie Highmore, Odeya Rush, Haley Joel Osment, Rita Volk, Jake Abel, and Taylor John Smith.[2] Jake Goldberger is directing the film from his own screenplay, while Alex Ginzburg and Tony Lee would be producing the film through Let It Play, with Jim Young producing through Animus Films.[3] On August 26, 2015, Christopher Meloni and Marg Helgenberger joined the film's cast to play Howard and Samantha, respectively, and Gary Ray Moore also joined the cast.[4]
Principal photography began in Mobile, Alabama on July 27, 2015. Highmore and Volk were spotted shooting on location at Spanish Fort High School the following day.[5]
Release
In October 2017, Gravitas Ventures and Orion Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a November 17, 2017, release.[6]
Reception
Box office
Almost Friends has grossed a total worldwide of $46,376, and sales of its DVD/Blu-ray releases have cashed $16,355.[1]
References
- "Almost Friends (2017)". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved November 17, 2018.
- Hipes, Patrick (August 18, 2015). "Freddie Highmore & Odeya Rush To Star In Indie 'Holding Patterns'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- Verhoeven, Beatrice (August 18, 2015). "Freddie Highmore, Odeya Rush, Haley Joel Osment Cast in Coming-of-Age Comedy 'Holding Patterns'". TheWrap. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- Lincoln, Ross A. (August 26, 2015). "Christopher Meloni & Marg Helgenberger Join 'Holding Patterns'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- Levins, Angela (August 12, 2015). "'Holding Patterns' filming features coastal Alabama athletes, Spanish Fort High". The Birmingham News.
- Busch, Anita (October 17, 2017). "'Almost Friends' Acquired By Gravitas Ventures; Grasshopper Picks Up Iranian Drama 'Ava'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
