Between Friends (1983 film)

Between Friends is a 1983 Canadian-American made-for-television drama film directed by Lou Antonio and starring Elizabeth Taylor and Carol Burnett.

The film revolves around the lives of two women, Deborah Shapiro (Burnett) and Marian Steadwell (Taylor), who meet through a dating service for widows and divorcees. Deborah is a shy, recently widowed woman living in Montreal. Marian is a glamorous, twice-divorced woman from Los Angeles.

Despite their contrasting personalities and lifestyles, Deborah and Marian quickly form a deep and supportive friendship. The film explores the challenges they face as single women navigating love, loss, and self-discovery. Marian encourages Deborah to break out of her shell and embrace life after her husband's death. Deborah, in turn, provides Marian with a sense of stability and genuine connection that she has been lacking.

The narrative follows their evolving relationship as they confront personal obstacles and offer each other emotional support. The film delves into themes of female friendship, the search for identity, and the resilience of women in the face of adversity.