Friends With Money

2006

Friends With Money

Critics Consensus

Stong lead performances, witty dialogue and wry observations cement Friends With Money as another winning dramedy from writer/director Nicole Holofcener.

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Total Count: 154

40%

Audience Score

User Ratings: 77,365

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A single woman envies the security of her married friends, while they in turn dream of her freedom in this comedy drama. Olivia (Jennifer Aniston) is a single woman in her mid-thirties who feels she's reached a crossroads in her life. Unhappy with her career as a teacher, Olivia quits and takes a job as a maid until she sorts out her feelings. However, Olivia feels as if she could use some support, both personal and financial, from her best friends, all of whom at very least have more in the bank than she does. But that's not to say they don't have problems of their own. Christine (Catherine Keener) and her husband Patrick (Jason Isaacs) are screenwriters who have discovered that collaborating is more stress than they can deal with. Jane (Frances McDormand) is married to Aaron (Simon McBurney); they work together as designers, but while their professional relationship is cordial, they've become numb to one another as lovers and friends. And Franny (Joan Cusack) and Matt (Greg Germann) are a couple who comfortably support themselves and their children thanks to an inherited fortune; while their material needs are met, emotionally they can barely handle marriage and parenthood. Friends With Money was written and directed by Nicole Holofcener, who previously made the acclaimed independent features Walking and Talking and Lovely & Amazing.

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Cast

Jennifer Aniston
as Olivia
Frances McDormand
as Jane
Joan Cusack
as Franny
Catherine Keener
as Christine
Greg Germann
as Matt
Simon McBurney
as Aaron
Jason Isaacs
as David
Scott Caan
as Mike
Ty Burrell
as Aaron No. 2
Bob Stephenson
as Marty
Romy Rosemont
as Gretchen
Timm Sharp
as Richard
Hailey Johnson
as Tammy
Hailey Noelle Johnson
as Tammy
Jenn Fee
as Debbie Lazarus
Jake Cherry
as Wyatt
Marin Hinkle
as Maya
Troy Ruptash
as Cute Man
Elizabeth Keener
as Saleswoman
John Srednicki
as Salesman
Will Keenan
as Man
Hallie Foote
as Woman
Max Burkholder
as Max
Alejandra Flores
as Maria
Maulik Pancholy
as Flirty Waiter
Jane Elizabeth Mendez
as Deli Counter Person
Kristin Minter
as Soccer Mom
Bobby Coleman
as Marcus
Tonita Castro
as Teresa
Mitch Rouse
as Raymond
Lleen Getz
as Maria
Christine Mourad
as Edie
Reggie Austin
as Old Navy Shopper
Ileen Getz
as Marla
Yafit Hallely
as Old Navy Shopper
Michael Lawson
as Old Navy Guy
Wade Allain-Marcus
as Old Navy Store Manager
Fernando Nieto
as Construction Worker
K.C. Clyde
as Waiter
Wendy Phillips
as Fundraiser Host
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Critic Reviews for Friends With Money

All Critics (154) | Top Critics (48)

  • This delicious, seriocomic tale of four friends in affluent, liberal, west L.A. grappling with midlife crises, metrosexual spouses and household remodeling takes on an avoided subject: money, and how it affects our relationships.

    Nov 1, 2007 | Full Review…

    David Ansen

    Newsweek
    Top Critic

  • This is a dense and sophisticated work about mortality, materialism, madness, jealousy and pity a movie in which the fabulous duds are ripped off the "Sex and the City" gals and they're left teetering on the edge of the abyss...

    Oct 7, 2006

    Andrew O'Hehir

    Salon.com
    Top Critic

  • In a low-key way, it's a very fine performance. Poker-faced Aniston may be, but everything Olivia needs to say is right there in her eyes.

    Sep 1, 2006 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…

    Sandra Hall

    Sydney Morning Herald
    Top Critic

  • An exasperatingly awful performance from Jennifer Aniston puts the tin lid on this humourless and self-pitying ensemble comedy.

    May 27, 2006 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…

    Peter Bradshaw

    Guardian
    Top Critic

  • As a creator of characters, Holofcener has strong instincts for emblematic situations and telling habits, yet she takes a reticent approach to development -- she observes her subjects closely, but doesn't necessarily interpret.

    May 25, 2006 | Full Review…

    Jessica Winter

    Time Out
    Top Critic

  • It's a shame the film ends so unconvincingly, but Friends With Money is still rich in insights.

    May 16, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Stella Papamichael

    BBC.com
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Friends With Money

  • Jun 03, 2015
    Nicole Holofcener comes outta nowhere and delivers an astounding insight into American hopes and dreams that's breathtaking. A chick flick that's better than any chick flick I've ever seen. Don't let this one past you by. Great performances all around. No CGI though. Even better.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Jan 29, 2012
    One of those "seems so real you feel like a voyeur" flicks. I had a hard time believing Jennifer Aniston as a sad sack, but the rest of the cast was solid.
    Julie B Super Reviewer
  • Jun 23, 2011
    It was ok. Nothing really that special or outstanding. Dissapointing since I love Jennifer Aniston.
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
  • May 02, 2011
    Friends With Money has much more of a bite than other Holofcener films, it's sort of a nice remix on her themes. But it also makes me a little bit depressed.
    Jennifer X Super Reviewer
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