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Blu-ray

The friend

Call Number

  • BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Edition

Blu-ray version.

Languages

In English, with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description.

Performers

Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Constance Wu, Noma Dumezweni, Ann Dowd, Felix Solis, Owen Teague, Josh Pais.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Decal Releasing, 2025.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (119 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPA rating: R; language including a sexual reference.

Summary

Iris finds her comfortable New York life upended when her mentor and friend Walter leaves her his Great Dane Apollo. Despite a small apartment and threats of eviction, she bonds with the regal beast and begins to cope with her past in this story of healing, love, and friendship.

Notes

Based on the novel by Sigrid Nunez.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2024.

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