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TMDB20021h 31mDrama / Thriller / Mystery

New Best Friend

How far would you go to fit in?

Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Classes begin and Alicia is paired with Hadley to work on a sociology class project. At first rejected, Alicia is finally accepted into Hadley's clique where she is introduced to a world of privilege and dangerous thrills. But her attempts to become one of them ultimately land her in the hospital.

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New Best Friend at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 10 free · 2 to rent · 2 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 2 stores. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 45 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch New Best Friend tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 31m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about New Best Friend

Is New Best Friend scary?
MyCinema has not rated New Best Friend for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch New Best Friend in the US?
New Best Friend streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is New Best Friend?
New Best Friend runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is New Best Friend suitable for kids?
New Best Friend is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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