Because He's My Friend, also known as Love Under Pressure, is a 1978 Australian TV movie about a married couple and their mentally disabled son.

Eric, a Canadian naval officer serving with the Royal Navy is transferred to Australia for a submarine training exercise.

[5] Jack Thompson filmed his scenes while on a break shooting his role in The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith.

[6] The critic from the Sydney Morning Herald said the character of the son was "winning and repulsive at the same time.

"[7] Another reviewer for the same paper called it " warm, touching and utterly honest... a darned good movie, and its climax will not disappoint you.