15 episodes. 15 hours. 1 shift.

Naomi Watts shares the spotlight with a Great Dane in this sweet, smart, very New York tale of grief and companionship.

“The Friend” is a decent film, but it’s even more effective as a cautionary tale for new dog owners. Finally, a movie that isn ... center was like moving up the aisles to get a front ...

In film form, The Friend is less erudite and more grounded. Although Iris is a talented novelist and a writing teacher herself, the narrative never gets caught up in the intellectual nature of her ...