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Peter's Friends (1992)

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Movie Info

This comedy drama, a sort of British version of The Big Chill (1983), was directed by Kenneth Branagh. Ten years after they were members of a music and comedy troupe at Cambridge University, a diverse group of friends in their early 30s gather at the expansive estate of Peter Morton (Stephen Fry), who's invited them there for a reunion. Among the guests are Andrew (Branagh), who has married Carol (Rita Rudner), the star of the American situation comedy he writes; lonely Maggie (Emma Thompson),

R, 1 hr. 42 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Kenneth Branagh

In Theaters: Dec 25, 1992 Wide

On DVD: Feb 12, 2008

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Cast

Kenneth Branagh
Andrew
Emma Thompson
Maggie
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Sarah
Stephen Fry
Peter
Hugh Laurie
Roger
Phyllida Law
Vera
Rita Rudner
Carol
Imelda Staunton
Mary
Tony Slattery
Brian
Alex Scott
Paul
Richard Briers
Peter's Father
Magdelena Buznea
Catsitter
Hetta Charnley
Woman at Airport
Annie Davies
Brenda-Babysitter
Edward Jewesbury
Peter's Solicitor
Alex Lowe
Bill Parfitt
Ben-Age 1
Chris Pickles
Chauffer
Nicola Wright
Brian's Wife

Critic Reviews for Peter's Friends

All Critics (34) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (6)

stephen fry is a great actor, and should act more

July 5, 2008 Comment

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

sbs.is

...a surprisingly entertaining little flick that benefits substantially from the almost uniformly stellar performances...

February 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A terrific ensemble, breath of fresh air for Branagh

January 24, 2006 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Great British comedy.

April 15, 2005 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

lively and hilarious

April 5, 2005 Comment

Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Surprisingly charming comedy.

August 19, 2004 Comment

Widgett Walls

Needcoffee.com

Brilliant cast, above-average wit

June 8, 2004 Comment

Sarah Chauncey

Reel.com

Why does this genre endure, and why does it attract actors of the caliber of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and Emma Thompson?

March 19, 2003 Full Review Source: Nick's Flick Picks

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Nick Davis

Nick's Flick Picks

Some witty humor and amusing characters, but suffocates from the weight of its own pretentiousness.

March 19, 2003 Comment

Brian Mckay

eFilmCritic.com

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I've been meaning to watch this film ever since reading its review on a Microsoft Cinemania '95 CD... it's very much a product of its time with the 80s soundtrack reminding me of discos from the early 90s. A bunch of thespians playing thespians; there's not much to describe with giving the plot away - worthwhile if

September 25, 2008