Friendsgiving (2020)
A riotously chaotic holiday comedy about friendship, family, and the beautiful disaster of Thanksgiving with the people you choose.
Friendsgiving - Movie Information
- Original Title: Friendsgiving
- Release Year: 2020
- Directed by: Nicol Paone
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 23, 2020 (United States - R)
- Alternative Titles: Dinner with Friends (UK)
- Production Companies: Red Hour, Saban Films, Rhea Films, Endeavor Content
- Production Countries: United States of America
Friendsgiving - Plot
Newly-divorced actress Molly, her recently-dumped lesbian best friend Abby and Molly's mother Helen host a dysfunctional, comical and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner for their motley crew of close friends and strange acquaintances.
Friendsgiving - Trailer
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And you thought family was complicated
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Friendsgiving - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Nicol Paone
Main Cast
- Malin Åkerman
- Kat Dennings
- Jack Donnelly
- Aisha Tyler
- Jane Seymour
- Deon Cole
- Ryan Hansen
- Chelsea Peretti
- Christine Taylor
- Andrew Santino
Writers
- Nicol Paone
Producers
- Malin Åkerman
- Ben Stiller
- Haroon Saleem
- Nicholas Weinstock
Friendsgiving - FAQs
What is Friendsgiving about?
Friendsgiving follows newly-divorced actress Molly and her recently-dumped best friend Abby as they throw a hilariously chaotic Thanksgiving dinner. With Molly's mother Helen in tow, the trio navigates a wildly dysfunctional gathering of close friends and eccentric acquaintances — think holiday mayhem with a big heart.
Who are the main actors in Friendsgiving?
Malin Åkerman and Kat Dennings lead the cast as Molly and Abby. They're joined by Aisha Tyler, Jane Seymour, Deon Cole, Ryan Hansen, Chelsea Peretti, Christine Taylor, Andrew Santino, and Jack Donnelly — a seriously fun ensemble that keeps the laughs coming throughout.
Where can you stream Friendsgiving?
You can stream Friendsgiving on Paramount Plus Essential and Tubi TV (with ads) at no extra cost. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, plus MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel for subscribers.
Does Friendsgiving have a happy ending?
Without giving too much away, Friendsgiving wraps up on a warm and feel-good note. Beneath all the chaos and comedy, the film is genuinely about friendship and found family — so while the dinner is a disaster, the emotional payoff is sweet and satisfying.
What is the age rating for Friendsgiving?
Friendsgiving is rated R in the United States. The rating reflects adult humor, language, and some mature content throughout — so it's best suited for grown-up audiences looking for a raunchy, irreverent take on the holiday comedy genre.
Who directed Friendsgiving?
Friendsgiving was written and directed by Nicol Paone, making it a passion project in more ways than one. Paone also had the support of star and producer Malin Åkerman, and the film stands out as a female-directed holiday comedy with a distinctly sharp, irreverent voice.
How long is Friendsgiving?
Friendsgiving runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes — a perfectly breezy runtime for a holiday comedy. It's short enough to fit in before or after your actual Thanksgiving dinner, and packed with enough laughs to keep the whole evening entertaining.
What movies are similar to Friendsgiving?
If you enjoyed Friendsgiving, you might love Home for the Holidays (1995), Pieces of April (2003), or All About Nina (2018) for similar holiday chaos and female-led energy. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002) and Now and Then (1995) also capture that warm, messy female friendship dynamic beautifully.
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