Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in Friendship Spencer Pazer/Courtesy of A24

Films tend to focus on romantic relationships rather than friendships, and it’s even rarer that movies tackle the unique bond between two men. But Hollywood has reflected on male friendship in various ways over the years, both dramatically and comedically. I Love You, Man famously won over audiences with its honest, hilarious depiction of just how hard it is to make new friends as an adult, and movies like Old School and Dumb and Dumber based many of their jokes around groups of male pals. On the more serious side, stories like Stand By Me have been poignant reminders of why it’s important to keep in touch rather than grow apart. And then, of course, there are the movies about friendships coming to an end. 

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Friendship, which stars Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, is the latest in this subset of the bromances. The quirky A24 comedy, in limited theaters on May 9 and opening wide on May 23, suggests that not all platonic pairings are a good idea—especially if they involve a character played by Robinson. In honor of the film, here are 10 of the best movies about male friendship. 

Friendship

Tim Robinson’s off-kilter, discomforting brand of comedy is on full display in Friendship, a movie about what not to do if you want to make new friends. Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, the movie stars Robinson as a very average guy named Craig. His wife Tami (Kate Mara) and his son seem to have far more exciting lives than Craig, who sticks to a familiar routine and only gets excited about small things like seeing “the new Marvel.” Tami encourages him to befriend a neighbor, Austin (Paul Rudd), and soon Craig is enraptured by what it........

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