Our Friend
Overview
Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, this comedy-drama is loosely based on the real-life events narrated in the Esquire Magazine article "The Friend: Love Is Not a Big Enough Word" by Matthew Teague. Nicole (Dakota Johnson) is diagnosed with cancer, and her husband, Matthew (Casey Affleck), is devastated. They adjust for the inevitable preparations of what this disease will entail in their lives. Their longtime friend Dane (Jason Segel) visits to help the couple cope. When he stays far longer than necessary, his life starts to upend as his girlfriend feels abandoned and he leaves his job.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Gabriela Cowperthwaite - Director
Jason Segel
Details
- Format: DVD
- UPC: 191329160541
- Genre: DRAMA
- Rating: R
- Release Date: March 2021
Movie Reviews
Reviews:
"The performances by all three are top-notch: Affleck goes every bit as deep as he did in MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, Segel taps into his exceptional relatability and Johnson has the tough job of dying gracefully." - 09/06/2020 Variety
3 stars out of 4 -- "OUR FRIEND is very good where it really counts and that's on the small details, the everyday life aspect of doing errands, cooking dinner, while your family is going through this harrowing ordeal." - 01/22/2021 RogerEbert.com
"[A] tender indie tearjerker built from the blueprint of a wrenching true story..." - 01/21/2021 A.V. Club
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