The Friend (2025)
Movie 1h 59m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Released in 2025, The Friend is a drama movie. It is directed by David Siegel. The cast includes Carla Gugino, Felix Solis and Noma Dumezweni. The running time is 1h 59m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- David SiegelDirector
- Scott McGeheeDirector
- Carla Guginoas Elaine
- Felix Solisas Hektor
- Noma Dumezwenias Barbara
- Bill Murrayas Walter
- Owen Teagueas Carter
- Naomi Wattsas Iris
- Ann Dowdas Marjorie
- Constance Wuas Tuesday
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Questions about The Friend
- What genre is The Friend?
- The Friend is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Friend?
- Carla Gugino, Felix Solis, Noma Dumezweni, Bill Murray, Owen Teague appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Friend?
- David Siegel directed The Friend.
- How long is The Friend?
- The Friend runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- Is The Friend worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Friend?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
