Friends (1994)
Audiences love it.
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Friends is streaming in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What the audience says
Friends is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 9,431 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 10 seasons deep — English comedy, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 9,428 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 across 9,428 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marta Kauffman
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in the UK
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