Based on the bestselling novel, The Friend follows writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts), whose quiet, solitary life in New York is thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor, Walter (Bill Murray), bequeaths her his beloved 68kg Great Dane.
The regal yet intractable dog, named Apollo, quickly brings both practical challenges — from destroyed furniture to eviction notices — and more existential ones. Yet as Iris unexpectedly forms a bond with Apollo, she begins to confront her past and rediscover her creative inner life, in a moving story of healing, love, and companionship.
A quintessential New York tale, The Friend features exceptional writing and emotionally resonant performances that celebrate the power of friendship, the process of grieving, and the unique comfort animals can offer.
