Naomi Watts, Bill Murray’s ‘The Friend’ Arrives on DVD, Blu-ray June 10
The Friend (2025)
Writer and teacher Iris finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, 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 in this story of healing, love, and friendship.
Vitals: Director: David Siegel, Scott McGehee. Stars: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Ann Dowd, Constance Wu, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino.
CC, MPAA rating: R, 119 min., Comedy, Theatrical release date: April 4, 2025, North American box office gross: $3.4 million, worldwide $3.4 million, Streaming date: April 29, Decal.
Formats: DVD, Blu-ray, VOD, Digital.
