A Friend of Dorothy
Synopsis
Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-12
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Raindance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Knight
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Knight
- Original Score
- Stuart Hancock
- Original Title
- A Friend of Dorothy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- A Marlow's Production, Double Dice Films, Namesake Films, Filthy Gorgeous Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Knight
Lee Knight
Stuart Hancock
Vanessa Whyte
Phil Hookway
Lee Knight, Max Marlow, Scottie Fotré, James Dean, Ingrid Tarrant
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Knight
Director
Lee Knight
Writer
Lee Knight
Producer
Max Marlow
Producer
Scottie Fotré
Producer
James Dean
Producer
Vanessa Whyte
Director of Photography
Amanda Bernstein
Production Design
Phil Hookway
Editor
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What is A Friend of Dorothy about?
Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.
Who directed A Friend of Dorothy?
A Friend of Dorothy was directed by Lee Knight.
Who stars in A Friend of Dorothy?
The principal cast of A Friend of Dorothy includes Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachukwu, Stephen Fry, Oscar Lloyd, David Ijiti.
When was A Friend of Dorothy released and how long is it?
A Friend of Dorothy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Friend of Dorothy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Friend of Dorothy was composed by Stuart Hancock.