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Self-aware narration and Naomi Watts earn 84% on Rotten Tomatoes
In The Friend, adapted from the bestselling novel, Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable New York life upended when her mentor and friend Walter (Murray) leaves her his Great Dane Apollo. Despite a small apartment and threats of eviction, she bonds with the regal beast and begins to cope with her past in this story of healing, love, and friendship.
IMDb 6.4/1020251 h 59 min
ComedyDramaHeavy
ComedyDramaHeavy
IMDb 6.4/1020251 h 59 min
Cast: Naomi WattsBill MurrayNoma Dumezweni
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The Friend
ComedyDramaHeavy
IMDb 6.4/1020251 h 59 minUHD
In The Friend, adapted from the bestselling novel, Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable New York life upended when her mentor and friend Walter (Murray) leaves her his Great Dane Apollo. Despite a small apartment and threats of eviction, she bonds with the regal beast and begins to cope with her past in this story of healing, love, and friendship.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Scott McGeheeDavid Siegel
Producers
Scott McGeheeDavid SiegelLiza ChasinMike Spreter
Cast
Naomi WattsBill MurrayNoma DumezweniCarla GuginoConstance WuSarah Pidgeon
Studio
Bleecker Street
Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars

10 global ratings

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Content advisory
R
language including sexual referencesFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
Audio languages
5.1
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
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