# The Friend (2025)

> A solitary New York writer confronts grief, creative paralysis, and an enormous unwanted roommate when her late mentor’s Great Dane enters her life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1185586

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- Cast: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Noma Dumezweni, Felix Solis
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18108824/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, witty, intimate, quiet evening, reflective weekend

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