New Best Friend 2002
“How far would you go to fit in?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Director
- Zoe Clarke-Williams
- Network
- FGM Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is New Best Friend?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "New Best Friend" (2002). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 12, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- FGM Entertainment
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 45 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- FGM Entertainment
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "New Best Friend" (2002).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
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Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Length must be 150-190 words.
Title: New Best Friend
Year: 2002
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological thriller (Source 3 says psychological thriller)
Release Date: 04/12/2002 (US)
Runtime: 1h 31m
Rating: R
Origin: American film
Based on: A story by Victoria Strouse
Original ownership: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), which relinquished the rights.
Plot: Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne, and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Alicia is paired with Hadley for a sociology class project. After initial rejection, Alicia is accepted into Hadley's clique. She is introduced to privilege and dangerous thrills. Her attempts to fit in result in her being hospitalized.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is New Best Friend worth watching?
New Best Friend holds a community rating of 5.1/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie New Best Friend and when was it released?
New Best Friend is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.
Who directed New Best Friend?
New Best Friend was directed by Zoe Clarke-Williams.
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