The Friend (2025)

6.7/10 • 119 min • 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.

Cast

Naomi Watts

Iris

Bill Murray

Walter

Ann Dowd

Marjorie

Constance Wu

Tuesday

Sarah Pidgeon

Val

Carla Gugino

Elaine

Noma Dumezweni

Barbara

Felix Solis

Hektor

Owen Teague

Carter

Bing

Apollo

Gina Costigan

Jocelyn

Josh Pais

Jerry

Cloé Xhauflaire

Camille

Susan Lynskey

Host

Joel Van Liew

Male Dinner Guest

Annie Fox

Jenna

Sue Jean Kim

Blossom

Joe Castle Baker

Young Professor

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