Friend of the World
“You have been saved. This does not mean you are safe.”
Synopsis
After a catastrophic war, an eccentric general leads a filmmaker through a bunker as paranoia escalates and reality begins to fracture. Blending dark comedy with psychological and body horror, this post-apocalyptic thriller explores isolation, storytelling, and the fragile boundary between truth and delusion.
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'Friend of the World' - Troma Now Trailer (2022)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-27
Top Cast
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Nick Young
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Alexandra Slade
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Michael C. Burgess
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Kathryn Schott
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Emily Chan
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Shay Tyler
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C.J. Martinez
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Rickey Phatsenhann
Civilian
Brian Patrick Butler
Gofer
Daniel N. Butler
Gofer
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Oceanside International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Patrick Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Patrick Butler
- Original Title
- Friend of the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Budget
- $3K
- Production Studios
- Charybdis Pictures, Gray Area Multimedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Patrick Butler
Brian Patrick Butler
Ray Gallardo
Brian Patrick Butler
Brian Patrick Butler, Kerry Rossall
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Patrick Butler
Director
Brian Patrick Butler
Writer
Brian Patrick Butler
Editor
Ray Gallardo
Director of Photography
Brian Patrick Butler
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Friend of the World
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What is Friend of the World about?
After a catastrophic war, an eccentric general leads a filmmaker through a bunker as paranoia escalates and reality begins to fracture. Blending dark comedy with psychological and body horror, this post-apocalyptic thriller explores isolation, storytelling, and the fragile boundary between truth and delusion.
Who directed Friend of the World?
Friend of the World was directed by Brian Patrick Butler.
Who stars in Friend of the World?
The principal cast of Friend of the World includes Nick Young, Alexandra Slade, Michael C. Burgess, Kathryn Schott, Kevin M. Smith.
When was Friend of the World released and how long is it?
Friend of the World was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friend of the World?
Friend of the World holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).