The Friend
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Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Murray) leaves her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, 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 in this story of healing, love, and friendship.
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- Bill Murray
- Naomi Watts
- Cloé Xhauflaire
- Susan Wands
- Susan Lynskey
- Joel Van Liew
- Josh Pais
- Carla Gugino
- Constance Wu
- Noma Dumezweni
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- Mar 29, 2025
best dog performance since anatomy of a fall (2023)
margauxAug 31, 2024woof.
davidehrlichMay 17, 2025Come for the cute dog performance🐶, Stay because you’re too emotionally drained to turn it off💔.
Jade talks too much🎅🏻🎄 - Sep 11, 2024
Can a dog win an Oscar? Asking for The Friend.
paigemackenzieSep 2, 2024THE FRIEND starts as a simple hallmark movie but then really sneaks up on you to become this profound story on grief & companionship in times of great loss. It may run a little too long but audiences are going to fall head over heels in love with Bing (such a good boy!) and…
Matt NegliaAug 26, 2025One horror scenario I hadn’t considered prior to seeing Siegel & McGehee’s The Friend is the future of our pets after we die. The grief that follows Walter’s (Bill Murray) death doesn’t just ripple through his friends, colleagues, and a surprisingly long list of romantic…
allain♡ - Oct 2, 2024
This movie really pisses me off... using a handsome dog that can act well feels so manipulative. Obnoxious white people flick, terrible handling of a serious topic, and such awful treatment of the character Hektor — they did him so dirty!! Could've been a good short though?
KYKApr 30, 2025The Friend aims to be a gentle, emotionally resonant story about grief and unexpected connection, but despite its good intentions, it falls short in execution. The film follows Naomi Watts’ character as she inherits her late friend’s Great Dane, and while their evolving…
Christian HaApr 2, 2025We take having animals in our life for granted. They are so aware and in tune with things that other humans can feel. While it does feel quite long, this film is a standout from its performances to its themes of grief and companionship. Full Review 2025 Movie Ranking
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- Eye Cinc likedThe Friend
Normally the stories about new come dog in the live of a human who doesn’t want one are comedies, not this one, here’s a heart warming drama. Interesting movie. Too chatty though. And the ending… thanks for that… 😒😒
Bennie likedThe FriendA not so ordinary tale of mourning, through a dog and human experience. It’s a genuine film that is thoughtful and thankfully lacks in cliches. The best part about it was Apollo. 7
Melanie likedThe FriendHonestly it was confusing at times, but I liked it, not my favorite dog movie though, didn’t feel a connection with the characters but it was adorable and heartwarming.
- Jen likedThe Friend
This is an emotional movie that gets you in your feels. It’s a stereotypical movie that you expect from this style, but it’s still a really fun and cute movie.
moonela lovedThe FriendNo sé porque me hago esto de ver este montón de películas sobre perros, qué historia más conmovedora y como sufrimos todas las especies la pérdida.
Jennifer vera lovedThe FriendI loved this movie so much! I watched it almost a year ago and I still think about it every now and then. Apollo stole my heart in the movie. 💜🐕
- Pasil lovedThe Friend
The movie offers a beautiful and heart wrenching perspective of a Dog’s pain and love for its owner.
Jill lovedThe FriendI enjoyed this on a recent flight. Seriously, who doesn’t love a good dog movie?
Ernie lovedThe FriendI love this movie. I don’t know what else to say.
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- LSles saibo
If it wasn't for the dog it would be the stupidest movie i've ever seen in my life. Beware it's liberal city!
MLMichael Lukaswonderfully written story that brings many questions about relationships and mortality to the forefront using Apollo the great Dane as a binding element to the story. a great cast makes this and enjoyable and emotional ride 0
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