<Tr> <Th> Budget </Th> <Td> $35 million </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Box office </Th> <Td> $150.4 million </Td> </Tr> <P> Friends with Benefits is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck, and starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis in the lead roles . The film features Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Bryan Greenberg, Nolan Gould, Richard Jenkins, and Woody Harrelson in supporting roles . The plot revolves around Dylan Harper (Timberlake) and Jamie Rellis (Kunis), who meet in New York City, and naively believe adding sex to their friendship will not lead to complications . Over time, they begin to develop deep mutual feelings for each other, only to deny it each time they are together . </P> <P> Principal casting for Friends with Benefits took place over a three - month period from April to July 2010 . Gluck reworked the original script and plot shortly after casting Timberlake and Kunis . Filming began in New York City on July 20, 2010, and concluded in Los Angeles in September 2010 . The film was distributed by Screen Gems and was released in North America on July 22, 2011 . Friends with Benefits was generally well received by film critics, most of whom praised the chemistry between the lead actors . The film became a commercial success at the box office, grossing over $150.4 million worldwide, against a budget of $35 million . It was nominated for two People's Choice Awards--Favorite Comedy Movie, and Favorite Comedic Movie Actress (Kunis)--and two Teen Choice Awards for Timberlake and Kunis . </P>

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