The scorching Californian nights, the best clubs and discos in LA, elegant neighborhoods and dark alleys is the backdrop for the pulsating biggest club hits (including the title "We Are Your Friends") story about a group of friends who are trying to pursue a common dream: Live fast, love hard and reach the summit by doing what you believe.
Seeking his way through life DJ Cole (Zac Efron) spends his days wandering around Hollywood with a bunch of buddies. At night he is working on a hit, which will conquer the world. His life is changing chance encounter with James - the elderly, the famous DJ who decides to take him under their wing and help you in your career. Cole, James and his beautiful girlfriend Sophie are inseparable. To complicate matters, when between Cole and Sophie will start firing. The boy will have to choose between loyalty, love and dream, for which strove all his life.