My Best Friend

My Best Friend (2026)



Minha Melhor Amiga

8.6 2026 125 min Brazil, Portugal

Director: Susana Garcia

Cast: Mônica Martelli, Ingrid Guimarães, Giulia Benite, Gabi Amaral, Gustavo Machado

Comedy
A bold look at women rewriting the rules of life after fifty, this film dives into menopause, career reinvention, and the courage to walk away—proving that midlife is not an ending, but a powerful new beginning.

More About This Film

My Best Friend is a Brazilian buddy comedy about Julia and Clara, two longtime friends dealing with menopause, empty-nest anxiety, and the changing realities of middle age. When they travel abroad to visit their daughters, the trip becomes an opportunity to rethink friendship, family, and what comes next.

The film combines humor with an affectionate look at female friendship and the transitions that arrive later in life. Its premise uses travel as a catalyst for self-discovery, allowing the two central characters to confront insecurities while strengthening the bond between them.

  • The original Portuguese title is Minha Melhor Amiga.
  • The film was directed by Susana Garcia.
  • The screenplay was written by Andrea Batitucci, Patricia Leme, and Luisa Capri.
  • Ingrid Guimarães and Mônica Martelli lead the Brazilian cast.

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