Almost Friends

Almost Friends is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Jake Goldberger. The film stars Freddie Highmore, Odeya Rush, Haley Joel Osment, Christopher Meloni, and Marg Helgenberger. The film premiered on October 14, 2016 at the Austin Film Festival. It was released in North America on November 17, 2017, by Gravitas Ventures and Orion Pictures. Plot Charlie (Freddie Highmore) is an unmotivated man who lives at home with his mother (Marg Helgenberger) and stepfather while working at a small movie theatre and living vicariously through his best friend, Ben (Haley Joel Osment). His life takes an unpredictable turn however, when he finds himself falling for local barista Amber (Odeya Rush). Problem is, Amber has her own distractions: her mooching roommate (Jake Abel), a track star boyfriend (Taylor John Smith) and steadfast plans to move to New York City. On top of that, Charlie's estranged father (Christopher Meloni) unexpectedly re-enters his life just as he begins to take a long, hard look at where he's going and who he wants to be. With conflict after conflict piling on, will Charlie reach his tipping point or will he finally find the path forward? Cast Freddie Highmore as Charlie Brenner Odeya Rush as Amber Haley Joel Osment as Ben Christopher Meloni as Howard Marg Helgenberger as Samantha Rita Volk as Heather Jake Abel as Jack Taylor John Smith as Brad Lonnie Knight as Homeless Man Gary Ray Moore as Ross Jon Hayden as Russel