Friends with Benefits_
"Some friends come with a happy ending."
Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Prime Video
2 countries
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2 countries
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1 country
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Friends with Benefits earned $149.5M worldwide on a $35.0M budget — a 327% return on investment.
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Year context
Friends with Benefits was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
Justin Timberlake
Dylan Harper
Mila Kunis
Jamie Rellis
Jenna Elfman
Annie Harper
Patricia Clarkson
Lorna
Woody Harrelson
Tommy Bollinger
Richard Jenkins
Mr. Harper
Bryan Greenberg
Parker
Andy Samberg
Quincy
Nolan Gould
Sammy - Sam the Magnificent
Shaun White
Himself
Andrew Fleming
Driver
Catherine Reitman
Female Co-Worker
Courtney Henggeler
Flight Attendant
Masi Oka
Darin Arturo Morena
Tiya Sircar
Hostess
Christopher T. Wood
Ira Ungerleider
Emma Stone
Kayla
Lili Mirojnick
Laura
Rupak Ginn
Male Co-Worker (L.A.)
Duane R. Shepard Sr.
Older Man
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$35.0M
Budget
$149.5M
Revenue
+327%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (8,286 votes)
Popularity
9
Budget
$35,000,000
Box Office
$149,500,000
Profit
+$114,500,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Friends with Benefits about?
Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
How long is Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who directed Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits was directed by Will Gluck.
Who stars in Friends with Benefits?
The cast of Friends with Benefits includes Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson, Woody Harrelson.
How much did Friends with Benefits make at the box office?
Friends with Benefits earned $149,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $35,000,000.
What is the rating of Friends with Benefits?
Friends with Benefits has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 8,286 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Comedy
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