The Friend
Overview
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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Awards & Nominations
1 win total
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Status
Released
Original Language
en
Revenue
$4,139,459
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Cast
Crew
David Siegel
Screenplay
Writing
Scott McGehee
Producer
Production
Scott McGehee
Screenplay
Writing
David Siegel
Producer
Production
Scott McGehee
Director
Directing
David Siegel
Director
Directing
Liza Chasin
Producer
Production
Margaret Chernin
Executive Producer
Production
Naomi Watts
Executive Producer
Production
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
Camera
Trevor Gureckis
Original Music Composer
Sound
Jay Wadley
Original Music Composer
Sound
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Review: Naomi Watts digs deep into the vulnerability of a loner with 'The Friend' - Los Angeles Times
Review: Naomi Watts digs deep into the vulnerability of a loner with 'The Friend' Los Angeles Times
The Friend Review: I Wish I Could Enjoy It, But Something About This Movie Makes It Feel Totally False - Screen Rant
The Friend Review: I Wish I Could Enjoy It, But Something About This Movie Makes It Feel Totally False Screen Rant
Naomi Watts and a Great Dane find their way through grief in 'The Friend' - WBUR
Naomi Watts and a Great Dane find their way through grief in 'The Friend' WBUR
Movie Review: The Friend - Baltimore Magazine
Movie Review: The Friend Baltimore Magazine
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The Friend movie review & film summary (2025) - Roger Ebert
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‘The Friend’ Review: The Writer vs. the Great Dane - The New York Times
‘The Friend’ Review: The Writer vs. the Great Dane The New York Times
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