---
title: "Best F(r)iends: Volume 1"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/best-f-r-iends-volume-1-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 421044
imdb_id: "tt6155194"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 93
content_rating: "R"
---

# Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/best-f-r-iends-volume-1-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Best F(r)iends: Volume 1
Year: 2017
Release Date (US): 09/04/2017
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery (Source 1); Dark comedy, thriller (Source 6).
Runtime: 1h 43m
Rating: R
Director: Justin MacGregor
Cast: Greg Sestero, Tommy Wiseau, Kristen StephensonPino, Vince Jolivette.
Writer/Producer: Greg Sestero (wrote and produced in two parts: Volume One and Volume Two).
Plot: A drifter befriends a quirky mortician, leading to an unlikely business partnership. Paranoia develops, forcing both men to face the fragility of friendship and loyalty.
Context: Reunion of Wiseau and Sestero 15 years after The Room.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Justin MacGregor
- **Networks / Studios**: Sestero Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Greg Sestero** as *Jon Kortina*
- **Tommy Wiseau** as *Harvey Lewis*
- **Kristen StephensonPino** as *Traci Walton*
- **Rick Edwards** as *Rick Stanton*
- **Paul Scheer** as *Malmö*
- **Vince Jolivette** as *Andrei Katsaros*
- **R.J. Cantu** as *Vincente Galavais*
- **Patrick Greene** as *Julian Picard*
- **Tom Bissell** as *Martin*
- **Trisha Miller** as *Jon's Mom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 online?
Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 is currently available to watch or stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 worth watching?
Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 93 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 and when was it released?
Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Best F(r)iends: Volume 1?
Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 was directed by Justin MacGregor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/421044)
- [Best F (r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/421044-best-f-r-iends-volume-1/cast)
- [Best F (r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6155194/)
- [Best F (r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/best-friends-volume-1/credits)
- [Best F(r)iends: Volume 1 (2017) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/best-friends-volume-1/fiuZXNRfsoJ9kNYzBoDwB3/credits/)
- [Best F (r)iends - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_F(r)iends)

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