Iris (Naomi Watts), a writer and teacher, finds her comfortable, solitary life in New York thrown into disarray by the sudden death of her close friend Walter (Bill Murray) and the unexpected arrival of his dog Apollo – a 150lb. Great Dane. Left to deal with all Walter left behind – three ex-wives, his interrupted literacy legacy, and his beloved canine friend – Iris navigates her own grief along with the new complications of housing a horse-sized dog in downtown New York. Based on the bestselling novel by Sigrid Nunez, The Friend follows Iris as she begins to come to terms with her past, her own creative inner life, and her deepening bond with Apollo in this story of healing, love, and friendship. A great movie with many inspirational messages to talk about.
October 6, 2025
Kay Meek
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