The Friend
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- David Siegel
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Naomi WattsIris
Bill MurrayWalter
Ann DowdMarjorie
Constance WuTuesday
Sarah PidgeonVal
Carla GuginoElaine
Noma DumezweniBarbara
Felix SolisHektor
Owen TeagueCarter
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❓ 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 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.
- When was The Friend released?
- The Friend was released on March 28, 2025.
- How long is The Friend?
- The Friend has a runtime of 1h 59m.
- Where can I track The Friend?
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