Friend of the World

Name: Friend of the World
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 2020-08-15
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Nick Young, Alexandra Slade, Michael C. Burgess, Kathryn Schott, Kevin M. Smith

2020, English. Directed by Brian Patrick Butler.

You have been saved. This does not mean you are safe.

After a catastrophic war, an eccentric general leads a filmmaker through a bunker as paranoia escalates and reality begins to fracture. Blending dark comedy with psychological and body horror, this post-apocalyptic thriller explores isolation, storytelling, and the fragile boundary between truth and delusion.

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Runtime: 0h 50m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: U

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Released: 15 August 2020
Country: United States of America
Written by: Brian Patrick Butler
Budget: $3K

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What Friend of the World is based on

Friend of the World is based on La Jetée, a 1962 short film.

Short film · 1962
La Jetée
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Friend of the World runs 50 minutes (0h 50m).

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Friend of the World is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

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Friend of the World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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Who directed Friend of the World?

Friend of the World (2020) was directed by Brian Patrick Butler and stars Nick Young, Alexandra Slade, Michael C. Burgess.

What is Friend of the World based on?

Friend of the World is based on La Jetée, a 1962 short film.