The Friend
2025•R•1h 59m•6.7•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
David Siegel
Writer
David Siegel, Scott McGehee
Revenue
$4M
Languages
English
Studio
Big Creek Projects
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 Wands
Female Dinner Guest
Susan Lynskey
Host
Production
Company
Big Creek Projects
Company
3dot Productions
Producer
David Siegel
Producer
Scott McGehee
Producer
Liza Chasin
Producer
Mike Spreter
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