The Friend
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 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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-11
Top Cast
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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
Joel Van Liew
Male Dinner Guest
Annie Fox
Jenna
Carrie Vu
Viv
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 28, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 29, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott McGehee, David Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- Original Score
- Trevor Gureckis, Jay Wadley
- Original Title
- The Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Big Creek Projects, 3dot Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott McGehee, David Siegel
David Siegel, Scott McGehee, Sigrid Nunez
Trevor Gureckis, Jay Wadley
Giles Nuttgens
Isaac Hagy
Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Liza Chasin, Margaret Chernin, Naomi Watts
Department Leadership Roster
David Siegel
Screenplay
Scott McGehee
Producer
Scott McGehee
Screenplay
David Siegel
Producer
Scott McGehee
Director
David Siegel
Director
Liza Chasin
Producer
Stacey Battat
Costume Design
Isaac Hagy
Editor
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
Trevor Gureckis
Original Music Composer
Jay Wadley
Original Music Composer
Kelly McGehee
Production Design
Mike Spreter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Stressful Scenes
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Friend
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What is The Friend about?
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.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend was directed by Scott McGehee, David Siegel.
Who stars in The Friend?
The principal cast of The Friend includes Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu, Sarah Pidgeon.
When was The Friend released and how long is it?
The Friend was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Friend make at the box office?
The Friend grossed $4.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Friend was composed by Trevor Gureckis, Jay Wadley.
Is The Friend based on a book or true story?
The Friend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sigrid Nunez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Friend?
The Friend holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).