The Friend
2025, English. Directed by David Siegel & Scott McGehee.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Friend
The Friend is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
Stream
Netflix
JioHotstarAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 March 2025
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- Box office
- $4.1M
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What The Friend is based on
The Friend is based on The Friend, a 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez, published by Riverhead Books.
Novel · 2018
The Friend
By Sigrid Nunez
Published by Riverhead Books
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The Friend: quick answers
Is The Friend worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 134 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Friend?
The Friend runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Friend have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Friend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Friend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Friend is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Friend on?
The Friend is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Friend?
If you liked The Friend, try Deconstructing Harry, The Butcher Boy, Short Cuts.
Who directed The Friend?
The Friend (2025) was directed by David Siegel and Scott McGehee and stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd.
What is The Friend based on?
The Friend is based on The Friend, a 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez, published by Riverhead Books.