If You Loved 'Friends,' There's One Movie You Need to Watch Now
Friends wasn't just the quintessential '90s sitcom; it remains one of the most popular TV shows of all time, even as it has evolved into a hermetically sealed vision of the Before Times (before 9/11, before smartphones, before it was considered weird to just show up at your friend's house unannounced). Not every aspect of the show has aged well, but the sharp writing and stellar comic timing of its talented cast are what keep it at the top of people’s comfort-watch lists. Rodriguez plays Mack, a sports writer who approaches hookups like a sweet science, developing “plays” for herself and her friends designed to break ice and engineer meet-cutes.
- ▪Friends wasn't just the quintessential '90s sitcom; it remains one of the most popular TV shows of all time, even as it has evolved into a hermetically sealed vision of the Before Times (before 9/11, before smartphones, before it was consid
- ▪Not every aspect of the show has aged well, but the sharp writing and stellar comic timing of its talented cast are what keep it at the top of people’s comfort-watch lists.
- ▪Rodriguez plays Mack, a sports writer who approaches hookups like a sweet science, developing “plays” for herself and her friends designed to break ice and engineer meet-cutes.
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| Canonical URL | https://lifehacker.com/entertainment/one-movie-like-friends?utm_medium=RSS |
| Publication time | Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000 |
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Friends wasn't just the quintessential '90s sitcom; it remains one of the most popular TV shows of all time, even as it has evolved into a hermetically sealed vision of the Before Times (before 9/11, before smartphones, before it was considered weird to just show up at your friend's house unannounced). Not every aspect of the show has aged well, but the sharp writing and stellar comic timing of its talented cast are what keep it at the top of people’s comfort-watch lists. If you’re looking for a movie that also celebrates friendship, being young in a big city, and navigating the brackish waters of singlehood, forget the 1990s—look no further than 2024’s Players.Like Friends, 2024's Players is a fun riff on young adults finding love in the city window.videoEmbeds = window.videoEmbeds ||…
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