The Friend (2025)
Movie · 119 min
ComedyDrama
6.7/10
English (original)
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Story
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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Cast
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
S
Susan Wands
Female Dinner Guest
Susan Lynskey
Host
Joel Van Liew
Male Dinner Guest
Annie Fox
Jenna
C
Carrie Vu
Viv
Availability history
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28 March 2025
Released
1 August 2026
Added on JioHotstarOn subscription
today
Now on JioHotstarlive
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Movie facts
Director
David Siegel, Scott McGehee
Writer
David Siegel, Scott McGehee
Year
2025
Type
Movie
Runtime
119 min
Original language
English
Release date
28 March 2025
Status
Released
Frequently asked
Where to watch The Friend?
The Friend is currently on JioHotstar (subscription).
Is The Friend on JioHotstar?
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When was The Friend released?
The Friend was released on 28 March 2025.
How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs about 119 minutes.
What languages is The Friend in?
The Friend is available in: English.