---
title: "A Friend's Betrayal"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-friend-s-betrayal-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 284459
imdb_id: "tt0116364"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Friend's Betrayal (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-friend-s-betrayal-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Friend's Betrayal is a 1996 television drama film directed by Christopher Leitch and also released under the title Stolen Youth. The film explores a renewal of old feelings of betrayal and a bitter rift between two girlfriends after one learns that the other seduced her son.

The film features a cast including Brian Austin Green, Sharon Lawrence, Harley Jane Kozak, John Getz, and Jeremy Renner. It runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes and falls into the drama and TV movie genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Old feelings of betrayal resurface when one woman discovers her best friend seduced her son."

### Why Watch
- Features a drama directed by Christopher Leitch.
- Starring Brian Austin Green, Sharon Lawrence, Harley Jane Kozak, and John Getz.
- Explores a bitter rift between two girlfriends.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a television movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes, which may not appeal to viewers looking for theatrical features.
- Tone & Suitability: This 1996 television drama film runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes and maintains a dramatic tone centered on personal betrayal.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1996, #tv-movie, #drama, #friendship-rift, #betrayal

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Christopher Leitch
- **Networks / Studios**: Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brian Austin Green** as *Paul*
- **Sharon Lawrence** as *Nina Talbert*
- **Jeremy Renner** as *Gulliver*
- **Harley Jane Kozak** as *Abby Hewitt*
- **Katie Wright** as *Cindy*
- **John Getz** as *Dennis Hewitt*
- **Ashleigh Aston Moore** as *Ella*
- **John Carroll Lynch** as *Mr. Franks*
- **Neal Lerner** as *Architect*
- **Ray Baker** as *Robert / Nina's boyfriend*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream A Friend's Betrayal?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It may appeal to fans of 1990s television drama films starring Brian Austin Green and Sharon Lawrence.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
A Friend's Betrayal is a standalone feature film rather than an episodic television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Friend's Betrayal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284459)
- [A Friend's Betrayal (TV Movie 1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116364/fullcredits/)
- [A Friend's Betrayal - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Friend%27s_Betrayal)
- [A Friend's Betrayal (1996) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284459-a-friend-s-betrayal/cast)
- [A Friend's Betrayal (1996) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/a-friends-betrayal/1119446/credits/)
- [A Friend's Betrayal (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-friends-betrayal/credits)

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