The Friend

Name: The Friend
Director: David Siegel
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2025
Duration: 1 h 59 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu, Sarah Pidgeon

20251h 59m6.7(121 votes)

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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 o…

The Friend (2025) is a comedy and drama film directed by David Siegel. It stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and Ann Dowd. The film runs for 1 hour 59 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 121 votes.

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Director

David Siegel

Cast

Naomi Watts

Iris

Bill Murray

Walter

Ann Dowd

Marjorie

Constance Wu

Tuesday

Sarah Pidgeon

Val

Carla Gugino

Elaine

Noma Dumezweni

Barbara

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Who stars in The Friend?

The Friend stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, and Constance Wu, and was directed by David Siegel.

How long is The Friend?

The Friend has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes.

When did The Friend come out?

The Friend was released in 2025.

What genre is The Friend?

The Friend is a comedy and drama film.

Is The Friend worth watching?

The Friend holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.