The Friend (2025)
2h 4m
Running Time
March 28, 2025Release Date
The Friend (2025)
2h 4m
Running Time
March 28, 2025Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
Iris has had a long, complex friendship with Walter. Walter is an irresistible charmer, a brilliant author, a lover of many women, and a master at letting down loved ones. When he dies suddenly, Iris is left to deal with all he left behind — three ex-wives with unfinished business, his interrupted literary legacy, and his beloved beast Apollo. It's not that Iris doesn't like dogs, but this is Manhattan, and she’ll get kicked out of her building if they find out she’s pretty much trying to house a horse.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

Naomi Watts
Iris / Executive Producer

Bill Murray
Walter

Ann Dowd
Marjorie

Constance Wu
Tuesday

Sarah Pidgeon
Val

Carla Gugino
Elaine

Noma Dumezweni
Barbara

Felix Solis

Owen Teague

Bing
Apollo

Sarah Baskin
Mara

Gina Costigan
Jocelyn

Josh Pais
Jerry

David Siegel
Director / Producer / Screenplay

Scott McGehee
Director / Screenplay / Producer

Liza Chasin
Producer
Media.


Details.
Wiki.
The Friend is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel. Based on the 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez, it stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Constance Wu, and Ann Dowd. It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and screened in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.