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The Friend

2025, Movie, 1h 59min

Writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, 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 in this story of healing, love, and friendship.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Glenn Kenny

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An emotional punch to the solar plexus of your soul.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Maureen Lee Lenker

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Naomi Watts gives a poignantly paw-sitive take on grief in The Friend.

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Critic Kate Erbland

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What will unfold between the pair isn’t surprising... but how Iris and Apollo come to their revelations and realizations is satisfying in ways that transcend any plot expectations.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Adrian Horton

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Naomi Watts befriends great dane in sweet, slight drama.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Tara Mcnamara

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...sweet and simple on the surface, but more layered and depressed than you might expect.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Jarrod Jones

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...asks, often with a good-natured smile, what can and must be salvaged from tragedy, and how we make room for this hazmat effort in a hectic life.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Frequently asked questions

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In "The Friend," a solitary writer's life in New York is upended when she inherits a massive Great Dane from her late mentor. Initially overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for the boisterous dog, she discovers an unexpected bond that helps her grapple with loss and personal growth. As Iris navigates the chaos Apollo brings to her daily routine, she also confronts her own creative struggles and memories tied to her departed friend. This poignant tale explores themes of friendship, healing, and the transformative power of love—both human and canine. Through their journey together, Iris learns that companionship can come in many forms, even from a 150-pound furry friend.

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