2025

1h 59m

6.6(49 votes)

Drama

Overview

Starring Oscar nominees Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, alongside Bing the Great Dane, THE FRIEND is an unexpected and heartwarming journey through love, friendship, grief, and healing.

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Cast & Crew

40 members

Acting

Naomi Watts

Iris

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Bill Murray

Walter

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Ann Dowd

Marjorie

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Constance Wu

Tuesday

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Sarah Pidgeon

Val

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Carla Gugino

Elaine

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Noma Dumezweni

Barbara

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Felix Solis

Hektor

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Owen Teague

Carter

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Bing

Apollo

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Gina Costigan

Jocelyn

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Josh Pais

Jerry

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Cloé Xhauflaire

Camille

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Susan Wands

Female Dinner Guest

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Susan Lynskey

Host

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Joel Van Liew

Male Dinner Guest

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Annie Fox

Jenna

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Carrie Vu

Viv

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Sue Jean Kim

Blossom

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Joe Castle Baker

Young Professor

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Gary Littman

Grant

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Sarah Baskin

Mara

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Jess Gabor

Stella

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Anna Fikhman

Nosy Neighbor

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Bruce Norris

Dr. Novak

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Amy Warren

Pantsuit Woman

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Gabe Castillo

Security Guard

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Juliet Brett

Sophie

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Afsheen Misaghi

Shervin

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Seth Barrish

Harry

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Ian Lithgow

Larry

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Jonathan Raviv

Party Goer

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Matt Leisy

Dog Owner

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Myrna Cabello

Lydia

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Tom McCarthy

Dr. Warren

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Gregory Abbey

Robert

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John Leone

Conductor

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Cedric Cannon

Chess Player (uncredited)

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Grayson Powell

Bearded Writer (uncredited)

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Alex Ziwak

New YOrk Rangers Fan (uncredited)

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