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The Friend at a glance
The Friend is a 2025 comedy and drama film, running 1h 59m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Now TV Cinema.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2025-03-28
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Scott McGehee
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 134 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmNew 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
14 names
Naomi WattsIris
Bill MurrayWalter
Ann DowdMarjorie
Constance WuTuesday
Sarah PidgeonVal
Carla GuginoElaine
Noma DumezweniBarbara
Felix SolisHektor
Owen TeagueCarter
BingApollo
Gina CostiganJocelyn
Josh PaisJerry
Cloé XhauflaireCamilleSusan WandsFemale Dinner Guest
Questions about The Friend
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Friend in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Friend is listed on Now TV Cinema. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Friend suitable for children?
The Friend is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Friend on PelisPlus UK?
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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. Yet as Iris…
How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs for 1h 59m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Friend trailer?
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