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.
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The Friend 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
The Friend: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The Friend?
The Friend is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in the US.
When was The Friend released?
The Friend came out on March 28, 2025.
Is The Friend worth watching?
The Friend holds a 6.7/10 average from 130 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
