'My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me': Everything to Know About Cast, Plot, and Release Date of the Netflix Film

Published 08/08/2026, 4:13 AM EDT

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While Netflix has filled its library with plenty of jaw-dropping mystery series and crime thrillers, the streaming platform has also maintained a steady stream of heart-fluttering romantic comedies. The Half of It, Hit Man, and The Lost City are among the popular romantic titles available on Netflix. This summer, the streaming giant is adding another breezy German romantic comedy, My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me. While the film promises heartwarming and wholesome moments, it also sets the stage for a full-fledged battle filled with chaos as love and friendship collide. 

With the film set to arrive this summer, here is everything to know about its cast, plot, and release date.

Plot of My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me

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My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me follows two childhood friends, Olli and Matze, who have been inseparable since childhood. Even as adults, the two live together and work at the same real estate agency. However, things take a turn for Olli when Matze falls in love with Rebecca. 

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He believes that his new girlfriend is trying to change him. He is upset over Matze’s sudden interest in jogging and healthy breakfasts instead of their usual pinball games and after-work beers. And this made him believe that Rebecca could ruin the world trip that they have planned for years. 

This pushed Ollie to plan with their friend Schmitti to stop Rebecca. However, turns out Rebecca is not going to make things easy for Olli. And this starts a battle between the best friend and the new girlfriend. 

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Much like the intriguing plot, the film also stars a talented cast.

Cast of My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me

Kostja Ullmann as Olli: Kostja Ullmann has previously appeared in Sommersturm and Hounded.

David Kross as Matze: Davis Kross will appear in the movie as Olli’s best friend, Matze. He is well known for his roles in The Reader, War Horse, Race, and Into the White.

Janina Uhse as Rebecca: Janina Uhse will star as Matze’s new girlfriend, Rebecca, in the film. She is well known for her roles in Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten. This movie once again brought Janina Uhse to work with director Marco Petry. The two have previously worked together in Blame the Game.

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While the streaming giant has revealed the cast and plot of the movie, when can fans expect it on screen?

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Release date of My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me

My Best Friend, His Girlfriend, and Me is expected to be released on August 14, 2026. The movie is directed by Marco Petry, who co-wrote the screenplay with Janina Petry. It is produced by Marcus Welke, Quirin Berg, and Max Wiedemann. So, the film that will explore love, friendship, and an intense battle is worth watching this Summer.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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