The Friend
The Friend (2025) is a comedy drama, directed by Scott McGehee. It stars Naomi Watts and Bill Murray. The 119-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What The Friend Is 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.
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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.
Where can I watch The Friend?
The Friend is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).
When did The Friend come out?
The Friend was released in 2025.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend was directed by Scott McGehee.
Who stars in The Friend?
The Friend stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu.
What is The Friend's rating?
The Friend holds 6.4/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 64 out of 100.
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