Having a companion by your side is mentally and physically beneficial, with the best friendships in movies proving this right. Creating memories, sharing experiences, and telling the emotions you feel — only a friend can do it all, and these famous movie duos prove it perfectly. They either help each other through kind words and an open ear or through deeds that test the friendships of these iconic duos.
When in trouble, a real friend will always be there to lend a hand for you. One of the best friendships in movies and literature is between Sam and Frodo, two hobbits from the Shire. In the Lord of the Rings movies, when it came the time to help Frodo bear the weight of the one ring, Sam was there to carry him metaphorically and literally. On the other hand, some iconic movie duos are simple. Rick and Cliff from Once Upon A Time in… Hollywood are just two stars in the entertainment world whose careers are closely linked. Cliff was always there when it came to shedding some blood. Their friendship is like a two-way street, making them quite an iconic duo of companionship.
There isn't much to choose from when it comes to the most iconic best friend duos or trios. Luckily, we compiled a list of the best movie friendships below. Since some duos are more iconic than others, be sure to upvote them. Also, if you have anything to share about the listed friendship, you can do so in the comments below.
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#1 Merry And Pippin (The Lord Of The Rings)
Merry and Pippin are another duo of hobbits with quite a unique and interesting friendship in the world of Middle Earth. Throughout the original trilogy, both worked together to bring down Saruman, with the help of the trees, and fought in the siege of Gondor, where they fought the forces of the dark lord.
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26points
#2 Frodo And Sam (The Lord Of The Rings)
In the fantasy world of Middle Earth, Frodo and Sam, two small hobbits, had the biggest friendship. Friends for many years already, Sam was tasked to take care of Frodo on his journey to Mordor. Sam constantly cheers Frodo on and offers assistance as he travels the risky ring-destroying trek.
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20points
#3 Han Solo And Chewbacca (Star Wars)
With so many stars and planets in the galaxy, a friendship between a talented smuggler and Wookie is quite strange. It does not make sense! Han Solo, the pilot, and Chewbacca, the first mate, have a friendly bond that spans galaxies. When they aren't transporting precious cargo, they fight in wars.
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20points
#4 Timon And Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Disney is not a stranger in the business of friends. Timon and Pumbaa support one another no matter what, from Pumbaa's flatulence issue to their choice to jointly adopt a deadly lion cub. Timon and Pumbaa are, without a doubt, the standout characters in both the new live-action movie and the beloved animation classic.
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17points
#5 Harry, Ron, And Hermione (Harry Potter)
Harry never asks Ron or Hermione to put themselves in danger for him, but he always feels bad that his friends are, as they frequently do for their friend Harry. In the final chapter of the Harry Potter saga, they are all family because they help and amuse one another. Sharing memories and trauma, all three have become long-term friends.
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17points
#6 Thelma And Louise (Thelma & Louise)
When it comes to a partner in crime, Thelma and Louise's duo is the best example of the perfect combo. After these two friends hit the town and its nightclubs, they soon end up committing a crime after shooting the man who sexually assaults Thelma. When cornered by authorities, they drive off a cliff as true friends.
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15points
#7 Marty McFly And Emmett "Doc" Brown (Back To The Future)
When traveling through time in a car that is a time machine, you need an old and genius doctor and a young and curious high school student. Marty McFly and Emmett Brown are a duo of time-traveling friends who visited the future and got stuck in the past but always returned to the present time.
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15points
#8 Ralph And Vanellope (Ralph Breaks The Internet)
Video game characters have feelings as well, even the old arcade ones. Wreck-It Ralph, the “villain,” befriends Vanellope von Schweetz, who is seen as a “glitch,” despite their differences. Since both of them are outcasts, it’s not a wonder why they were able to form quite a close friendship with each other.
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15points
#9 Marlin And Dory (Finding Nemo)
Not everyone would search for someone they had just met, risking encountering sharks, divers, jellyfish, and even a dentist. However, Dory is always there to support and assist Marlin by looking for his missing son Nemo. By the end of the film, Marlin sees Dory as a member of the family.
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14points
#10 James And Mike (Monsters, Inc.)
Even the scariest of monsters can form a friendly bond with the least terrifying beast. James, a monster lion, and Mike, a one-eyed and short creature, formed an on-and-off work-friendly relationship. Where James is scary and the face of the pair, Mike is more intelligent, helping in the background.
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14points
#11 Steve And Bucky (Captain America)
Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes maintained their relationship until Steve decided to jump back to the past to be with his one true love - Peggy Carter. When HYDRA's hold over Bucky got broken, the two resumed their friendship after having fought each other on one occasion.
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13points
#12 Clint Barton And Natasha Romanoff (Avengers)
Natasha and Clint were best friends, but their relationship didn’t start on a high note. Although Clint Barton was initially sent to kill Natasha at the beginning of their relationship, Barton instead recognized her abilities and suggested her hiring. Barton began lovingly referring to her as "Nat" as the two forged an enduring relationship.
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13points
#13 Romy And Michele (Romy And Michele's High School Reunion)
Even though Romy and Michele argue at the beginning of the movie, they eventually come to terms to prove to the rest of their high school that they have succeeded and have become far more fashionable than they were back then. They discover that their old bullies never overcame their high school fame.
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12points
#14 Janis And Damien (Mean Girls)
A true friendship is rare to find, so we are luckily blessed to have Janis and Damien. The two have a somewhat peculiar and amusing connection, shown through several standout situations throughout the film. Damien is "too gay to function," according to Janis, and it's only OK when she says it.
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11points
#15 John Connor And The T-800 (Terminator 2: Judgment Day)
Even a super-powerful terminator from the future can form a friendly relationship with a mischievous teenager. T-800 series Terminator, reprogrammed to protect John Connor, eventually formed a friendship with the boy, who, at first, was scared of him. Their friendship was one of the funniest and most heartwarming parts of the sequel.
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11points
#16 Tulio And Miguel (The Road To El Dorado)
The new world has nothing on an old friendship like the one between Tulio and Miguel, two con artists. After they win a map to the famous El Dorado treasure, the two set out for the Americas, strengthen their friendship and even experience the amenities of the new world.
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11points
#17 Cher And Dionne (Clueless)
Popular girls Cher and Dionne are kind and charitable. They attempt to assist new student Tai, plan a charity event, and even make two professors fall in love. Both of them play off each other in a friendly and natural way. Cher and Dionne are never mean to one another. Friendships like these are rare.
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10points
#18 Bill And Ted (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure)
Not all close companions can claim that they'll one day be in charge of building the ideal utopian society, but the time-traveling duo of friends Bill and Ted certainly can. Bill and Ted journeyed through time, started a band, and stayed friends for three films and two TV series.
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10points
#19 Goose And Maverick (Top Gun)
As Navy pilots, Goose and Maverick frequently face life-or-death circumstances and must have complete faith in one another to stay safe. But outside of the cockpit, they are on an equal footing. They have a close relationship since they play volleyball together, and Goose helps Maverick serenade women in clubs.
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#20 Alex And Marty (Madagascar)
A lion is a predator, while a zebra is usually its prey — so it sounds strange that Alex and Marty were so close in the movie Madagascar. Portraying one of the best friendships in animated movies, Alex the Lion and Marty the Zebra complete each other in the best way. Where one talks his way out of trouble, the other dances.
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10points