The Friend movie poster

The Friend

March 28, 2025 1h 59m 6.7/10 (88 votes)

Released just last year. The Friend is a comedy/drama film. directed by David Siegel.

Starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and Ann Dowd

Synopsis

New York City writer Iris finds her comfortable, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her a Great Dane named Apollo. The huge dog immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 28, 2025 9 months ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (88 votes)
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Box Office $4.1M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$4,139,459

Production Companies

  • Big Creek Projects
  • 3dot Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Friend about?

New York City writer Iris finds her comfortable, solitary life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her a Great Dane named Apollo. The huge dog immediately creates pra...

Who directed The Friend?

The Friend was directed by David Siegel.

How long is The Friend?

The Friend has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Friend released?

The Friend was released on March 28, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Friend?

The main cast of The Friend includes Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu, Sarah Pidgeon.