The Friend
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Movie
2025
R
2 HOURS 3 MINS
Drama
A writer adopts the Great Dane of a deceased friend and mentor. Through caring for the dog, the writer experiences love, friendship, grief and healing in the aftermath of loss.
Cast & Crew
Naomi Watts Iris
Bill Murray Walter
Ann Dowd Marjorie
Constance Wu Tuesday
Sarah Pidgeon Val
Carla Gugino Elaine
Noma Dumezweni Barbara
Sarah Baskin Mara
Juliet Brett Sophie
Gina Costigan Jocelyn
Scott McGehee Director
David Siegel Director
Scott McGehee Screenwriter
David Siegel Screenwriter
Liza Chasin Producer
Scott McGehee Producer
David Siegel Producer
Mike Spreter Producer
Naomi Watts Executive Producer
Margaret Chernin Executive Producer
Giles Nuttgens Cinematography
Isaac Hagy Film Editing
Trevor Gureckis Original Music
Jay Wadley Original Music
Kelly McGehee Production Design
Eric Tumolo Set Decoration
Stacey Battat Costume Design
Scotty Anderson Casting
Avy Kaufman Casting
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