The Friend (2025) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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The Friend (2025) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Cloé Xhauflaire as Camille
- Susan Wands as Female Dinner Guest
- Susan Lynskey as Host
Why Watch The Friend?
The Vibe: The Friend is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and drama movie from 2025. Directed by David Siegel, and starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, The Friend retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with drama elements, The Friend deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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