Title: The Friend 2025
Ratings: 6.4/10
Runtime: 1h 59m
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Writer: Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Sigrid Nunez
Actor: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire
Language: English
Ratings: 6.4/10
Runtime: 1h 59m
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Director: Scott McGehee, David Siegel
Writer: Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Sigrid Nunez
Actor: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire
Language: English
Storyline: The Friend 2025 is a moving drama full of comedy about dealing with loss and finding comfort in unexpected places. The movie follows Iris, a writer in New York City, whose life changes when her close friend and mentor, Walter, suddenly dies. In his will, Walter leaves Iris his huge dog, Apollo, a Great Dane. Iris has never had a dog before and struggles with the responsibility of taking care of such a large animal. Living in a pet-free apartment, she faces many challenges. But as she spends more time with Apollo, she starts to heal from her grief. The dog helps her cope with the sadness of losing Walter and gives her a sense of companionship and purpose. The Friend is a touching story about love, loss, and how animals can help people heal. It explores how new relationships, even with pets, can bring emotional healing when life feels difficult. The film, based on the novel by Sigrid Nunez, has been praised for its emotional depth and the strong performances of Naomi Watts and the dog playing Apollo. This heartfelt movie by Afdah 2025 shows that healing can come from unexpected places.