Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'The Friend' right now, here are some essential information about the Big Creek Projects, 3dot Productions drama flick. The Friend starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 59 min. The release date of the movie is April 4th, 2025. is informed by active
Want the short version of the plot? Here's the plot: "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."
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The Friend has a confirmed digital release date of April 29th, 2025, but streaming platforms haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for the latest updates on where you can watch it online.
'The Friend' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on April 4th, 2025
Watch Full Movie on Digital or Stream on Demand starting April 29th, 2025








