Friends with Benefits vs In a Heartbeat
In a Heartbeat has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.7/10 for Friends with Benefits). In a Heartbeat is the shorter watch at 4m compared with 1h 50m. Friends with Benefits is the older of the two (2011 against 2017). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Friends with Benefits
In a Heartbeat| Friends with Benefits | In a Heartbeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 4m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Animation, Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Will Gluck | Beth David, Esteban Bravo |
| Main cast | Jenna Elfman, Patricia Clarkson, Courtney Henggeler, Richard Jenkins, Catherine Reitman | Nick Ainsworth, Kelly Donohue |
Synopsis
Friends with Benefits
Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.
In a Heartbeat
A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.
Where to watch
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