The Friend (2024 film)

The Friend
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Siegel & McGehee
Based onThe Friend
by Sigrid Nunez
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGiles Nuttgens
Edited byIsaac Hagy
Music by
  • Jay Wadley
  • Trevor Gureckis
Production
companies
  • 3dot Productions
  • Big Creek
Distributed byBleecker Street
Release date
Running time
120 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Friend is a 2024 American drama film written and directed by Siegel & McGehee. Based on the 2018 novel by Sigrid Nunez, it stars Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Noma Dumezweni, Felix Solis, Owen Teague, and Carla Gugino. It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and screened in the Gala section at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.[1][2]

  1. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 22, 2024). "TIFF Galas & Special Presentations Lineup Includes World Premieres From Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Gia Coppola; Starry Pics With Jennifer Lopez, Lily James, Dave Bautista; Int'l Premieres 'Conclave' & 'Piece By Piece', More". Deadline. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Hammond, Pete (29 August 2024). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup Includes 'Saturday Night', 'The Piano Lesson', 'Conclave' & 'Nickel Boys' World Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 August 2024.