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True friendship can take many forms—loud and chaotic, quiet and constant, tested by time or forged in unexpected places. It’s the knowing glance across a room, the call at 2 AM, the laughter that picks you up when everything else falls apart. On International Friendship Day, we honor those relationships that ground us, challenge us, and keep us laughing when life gets messy.
If you’re looking for stories that mirror the beauty, complexity, and humor of your own friendships, Lionsgate Play has the perfect lineup. These five titles explore different shades of friendship—from sisterhood and shared youth to late-night crises and unshakable bromances. Whether you’re celebrating with your barkada or hanging out solo but reminiscing about your ride-or-dies, this watchlist is your go-to.
1. Little Women (2017): Sisters in Strength
For those who understand the power of growing up together, Little Women is a comforting, emotional ride. This BBC miniseries breathes new life into Louisa May Alcott’s classic, following the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they journey through adolescence during America’s Civil War. With each sister taking a different path, their bond remains their greatest strength. Through love, loss, and personal growth, they discover the meaning of family, resilience, and individuality. It’s a story that proves the deepest friendships often begin at home.
2. Sherlock (2010–2017): The Ultimate Partnership
In Sherlock, friendship comes with high stakes, sharp minds, and deeper loyalty. Set in modern-day London, this clever reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tales stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as the genius detective and his grounded companion, Dr. Watson. What begins as a strange partnership built on necessity soon becomes an unshakable alliance that endures criminal masterminds, emotional breakdowns, and even death. It’s proof that the strongest friendships are often the most unexpected.
3. Everything I Know About Love (2022): Growing Pains and Late-Night Truths
Navigating your twenties is messy—and no one does it alone. In Everything I Know About Love, four childhood friends share a flat and their lives in chaotic London. At the center is the friendship between Maggie and Birdy, once inseparable, now challenged by relationships, heartbreak, and the quest for identity. Based on Dolly Alderton’s memoir, this series captures the painful beauty of growing up without growing apart—at least, not entirely.
4. Dirty 30 (2016): Chaos, Cake, and Clarity
Sometimes friendship is just surviving adulthood together. In Dirty 30, lifelong besties Evie, Kate, and Charlie reunite for one last blowout birthday before entering a new decade. What starts as a wild celebration turns into a night of reckoning—full of confessions, meltdowns, and hilarious twists. This feel-good comedy reminds us that no matter how old we get, having friends who know our awkward high school selves is a gift worth toasting.
5. Feed the Beast (2016): Loyalty Served Hot
For something darker and more dramatic, Feed the Beast serves up friendship under fire. Tommy and Dion, two broken men with a shared dream, set out to open a fine-dining restaurant in the Bronx. But ambition comes at a cost—mob debts, emotional baggage, and dangerous secrets. As the kitchen heats up, so does the pressure on their partnership. This gripping series explores loyalty, grief, and second chances, proving that real friendship is tested under the toughest heat.
No matter where you are or what kind of friendship you treasure, all you need is a strong connection—online and off. Catch these heartfelt stories now streaming on Lionsgate Play, available via PLDT Home, Smart, and Cignal.
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