The Friend

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.

Comedy • Drama IMDb 6.4/10 1 h 59 min 2025 6+
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Poster

Release date

2025-03-28

Runtime

119 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (121 votes)

Original language

EN

Countries

United States

Genres

Comedy Drama

Directors

David SiegelScott McGehee

Cast

Naomi WattsBill MurrayAnn DowdConstance WuSarah PidgeonCarla GuginoNoma DumezweniFelix SolisOwen TeagueBingGina CostiganJosh PaisCloé XhauflaireSusan WandsSusan LynskeyJoel Van LiewAnnie FoxCarrie VuSue Jean KimJoe Castle Baker
The Friend

The Friend

Release date: 2025

119 min

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Overview

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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