New Naomi Watts and Bill Murray film “The Friend” comes out March 28, 2025 – Watch this emotional trailer
This Friday, Bill Murray’s latest film, “The Friend” comes to theaters. Here is what you need to know:
In “The Friend,” a writer and teacher, Iris (Naomi Watts), grapples with grief after her mentor and friend, Walter (Bill Murray), commits suicide, and she unexpectedly inherits his Great Dane, Apollo, leading to a journey of healing and unexpected bonding.
Early reviews rates this film at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. It looks powerfully poignant.
Summary of the Film
- Premise: Iris, a writer and creative writing teacher, finds her life disrupted when her mentor and friend, the celebrated author Walter, dies by suicide.
- The Inheritance: Walter leaves Iris his beloved Great Dane, Apollo, a large and initially overwhelming dog.
- Grief and Bonding: Iris, initially reluctant to take on Apollo, begins to bond with the animal as she navigates her grief and the challenges of caring for him in her small New York City apartment.
- Themes: The film explores themes of grief, loss, friendship, and the unexpected connections we form in life.
- Source Material: “The Friend” is based on Sigrid Nunez’s novel of the same name.
- Directed by: Scott McGehee and David Siegel
- Starring: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Constance Wu, Carla Gugino, and Ann Dowd
Official Trailer
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