The Friend(2025)
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.
Director
David Siegel
Studio
Big Creek Projects
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Naomi Watts
as Iris
Bill Murray
as Walter
Ann Dowd
as Marjorie
Constance Wu
as Tuesday
Sarah Pidgeon
as Val
Carla Gugino
as Elaine
Noma Dumezweni
as Barbara
Felix Solis
as Hektor
Owen Teague
as Carter
Bing
as Apollo
Gina Costigan
as Jocelyn
Josh Pais
as Jerry
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Big Creek Projects • 3dot Productions
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Where can I watch The Friend?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Friend (2025).
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 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.
Who directed The Friend?▼
The Friend was directed by David Siegel and released in 2025. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Friend?▼
The Friend has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Friend?▼
The cast of The Friend includes Naomi Watts as Iris, Bill Murray as Walter, Ann Dowd as Marjorie, Constance Wu as Tuesday, Sarah Pidgeon as Val and more.
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