
The Friend
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
- Bill Murray
- Naomi Watts
- Cloé Xhauflaire
- Susan Wands
- Susan Lynskey
- Joel Van Liew
- Josh Pais
- Carla Gugino
- Constance Wu
- Noma Dumezweni
Atom User Reviews
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!
wonderfully 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
Metacritic
Naomi Watts and Bill Murray are funny, touching and vital as the most recent guardians of a 150-pound Great Dane named Apollo, but the scene-stealing pup scampers off with this slight but irresistible character study and wins a special place in your heart.
The Friend's heart is in the right place, but it can't get out of its own way.
It’s the sort of witty, wise, and warm character study we seem to be running out of these days. And that’s just when it comes to its standout dog star, the Great Dane (emphasis on great) Bing.