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Based on the New York Times bestseller, The Friend stars Academy Award® nominees Naomi Watts and Bill Murray, and a 150-pound Great Dane called Bing making his big screen debut. As a subscriber, you have the opportunity to redeem 1 of 10 double passes to see it for free.*
The FriendCredit: Maslow Entertainment
SYNOPSIS: After the unexpected death of her closest friend and mentor, New York novelist and writing teacher Iris becomes the caretaker of both his literary legacy and his beloved Great Dane, Apollo. Reluctantly bringing the enormous dog into her tiny Manhattan apartment, Iris develops a surprising kinship with the soulful animal—even though his outsized presence upends both her professional commitments and her daily routine. Together, the unlikely duo begins to move through their shared grief, tentatively embarking on a surprising path toward acceptance and healing.
You can watch the trailer here.
WRITERS AND DIRECTORS: Scott McGehee and David Siegel
CAST: Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Constance Wu, Noma Dumezweni, Ann Dowd, Felix Solis and Bing
RUNNING TIME:123 minutes
RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2025
Offer Details
Redeem one of 10, free double passes to see The Friend. The first 10 subscribers will receive an email to confirm their successful offer redemption and instructions for the use of their passes. Unsuccessful applicants will receive no communication.
This offer has now ended.
*Terms and Conditions: This offer is available to Sydney Morning Herald, Age and Brisbane Times digital subscribers and Sydney Morning Herald and Age print subscribers with 2+ days of home delivery. This offer is only valid to see the movie ‘The Friend’ in participating cinemas. There are 10 double passes available, offer ends on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 23:59 [AEST] or when the allocation of 10 double passes is exhausted. Successful applicants will be contacted with information regarding their passes, while unsuccessful applicants will receive no communication. Offer may only be redeemed once per subscriber. Offer must be redeemed online and cannot be redeemed for cash.