The Friend vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for The Friend). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 1h 59m. The Secret Life of Jim is the older of the two (2022 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Friend
The Secret Life of Jim| The Friend | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | David Siegel, Scott McGehee | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Carla Gugino, Felix Solis, Noma Dumezweni, Bill Murray, Owen Teague | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
The Friend
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.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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