Where to start withMy Friends
2 versions · originally a film, 1975
Themes: Midlife Crisis, Male Friendship, Escapism, Immaturity, Buddy Comedy.
Start with My Friends (1975) — the film. My Friends exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 1975; each is ranked below by what it does best.
My Friends explores the profound, often chaotic endurance of lifelong bonds through the lens of midlife crisis and adolescent transition.
✦ Most fans start here
My Friends (1975)
The original movie
✦ Start hereMy Friends
Film · 1975
The 1975 film My Friends offers a cynical, comedic look at middle-aged men clinging to their youth through elaborate pranks, perfect for viewers seeking dark, character-driven social satire.
2025 book
My Friends
Fredrik Backman · Book · 2025
The 2025 book My Friends shifts the focus to the formative years of four teenagers, providing a poignant, contemporary exploration of how early emotional connections shape our adult identities.
Common questions
Is the 2025 book My Friends a direct adaptation of the 1975 movie?
The 2025 book My Friends is not a direct adaptation of the 1975 movie My Friends. While they share the same title, they are distinct works released fifty years apart and represent separate creative projects rather than a film-to-book or book-to-film conversion.
Should I watch the 1975 movie My Friends before reading the 2025 book?
You do not need to watch the 1975 movie My Friends before reading the 2025 book My Friends. Because these titles are not part of the same narrative series or adaptation chain, your enjoyment of the book does not depend on having seen the original film.
Are the 1975 movie and 2025 book titled My Friends connected?
The 1975 movie My Friends and the 2025 book My Friends are not connected by plot or production. Despite sharing the identical title, they are independent works and neither serves as a sequel, prequel, or source material for the other.
Is there a specific order to experience My Friends?
There is no required order to experience My Friends. Since the 1975 movie and the 2025 book are separate works, you can engage with either the film or the book first without missing any necessary context or chronological narrative information.