The Friend

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.

Drama

Naomi Watts

(Iris)

Bill Murray

(Walter)

Ann Dowd

(Marjorie)

Constance Wu

(Tuesday)

Sarah Pidgeon

(Val)

Carla Gugino

(Elaine)

Noma Dumezweni

(Barbara)

Felix Solis

(Hektor)

Owen Teague

(Carter)

Bing

(Apollo)

Gina Costigan

(Jocelyn)

Josh Pais

(Jerry)

Cloé Xhauflaire

(Camille)

Susan Wands

(Female Dinner Guest)

Susan Lynskey

(Host)

Joel Van Liew

(Male Dinner Guest)

Annie Fox

(Jenna)

Carrie Vu

(Viv)

Sue Jean Kim

(Blossom)

Joe Castle Baker

(Young Professor)

Gary Littman

(Grant)

Sarah Baskin

(Mara)

Jess Gabor

(Stella)

Anna Fikhman

(Nosy Neighbor)

Bruce Norris

(Dr. Novak)

Amy Warren

(Pantsuit Woman)

Gabe Castillo

(Security Guard)

Juliet Brett

(Sophie)

Afsheen Misaghi

(Shervin)

Seth Barrish

(Harry)

Ian Lithgow

(Larry)

Jonathan Raviv

(Party Goer)

Matt Leisy

(Dog Owner)

Myrna Cabello

(Lydia)

Tom McCarthy

(Dr. Warren)

Gregory Abbey

(Robert)

John Leone

(Conductor)

Cedric Cannon

(Chess Player (uncredited))

Grayson Powell

(Bearded Writer (uncredited))

Alex Ziwak

(New YOrk Rangers Fan (uncredited))