My Brilliant Friend (2018)

Kernel Score: 89% · 227 ratings

Genres: Drama

First aired: 2018-11-27

Seasons: 4 · 34 episodes

Where to watch My Brilliant Friend

Stream: HBO Max
Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

When the most important friend in her life seems to have disappeared without a trace, Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman immersed in a house full of books, turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their friendship.

My Brilliant Friend parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that My Brilliant Friend is a TV-MA drama about a decades-long female friendship, including difficult personal choices.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

Alba Rohrwacher as Elena Greco
Irene Maiorino as Lila Cerullo
Fabrizio Gifuni as Nino Sarratore

My Brilliant Friend FAQ

Is My Brilliant Friend good?

My Brilliant Friend has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 227 audience ratings.

Where can I watch My Brilliant Friend?

In the US you can stream My Brilliant Friend on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is My Brilliant Friend OK for kids?

My Brilliant Friend is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that My Brilliant Friend is a TV-MA drama about a decades-long female friendship, including difficult personal choices.

What shows are like My Brilliant Friend?

If you liked My Brilliant Friend, try Firefly Lane, Luis Miguel: The Series, Pretty Little Liars and The Queen's Gambit.