Leavening its parable of grief with some adorable human-canine bonding, The Friend is a winsome dramedy that'll resonate with pet owners and just about anyone who's experienced loss.
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Movie Info
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Director -
Scott McGehee , David Siegel -
Producer -
Liza Chasin , Scott McGehee , David Siegel , Mike Spreter -
Screenwriter -
Scott McGehee , David Siegel -
Distributor -
Bleecker Street -
Production Co -
3dot productions , Big Creek Projects -
Rating -
R (A Sexual Reference|Language) -
Genre -
Drama , Comedy -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Apr 4, 2025, Wide -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Apr 29, 2025 -
Runtime -
2h 3m