# The Friends (1994) — on MUBI?

- **Director:** Shinji Sōmai
- **Cast:** Rentaro Mikuni, Naoki Sakata, Yasutaka Oh, Ken'ichi Makino, Akira Emoto
- **Genres:** Drama
- **Runtime:** 114 min
- **MUBI rating:** 8.9/10 (4504 ratings)

_Not currently on MUBI (left the catalog)._

## Synopsis
A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Watch on MUBI: https://mubi.com/films/the-friends

Page: https://mubimap.com/film/the-friends/ · Data: MUBI catalog (42 countries) + TMDB · Updated 2026-09-10