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Our Friend

  • 2019
  • R
  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
17K
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Our Friend (2019)
OUR FRIEND tells the inspiring and extraordinary true story of the Teague family--journalist Matt (Casey Affleck), his vibrant wife Nicole (Dakota Johnson) and their two young daughters--and how their lives are upended by Nicole's heartbreaking diagnosis of terminal cancer. As Matt's responsibilities as caretaker and parent become increasingly overwhelming, the couple's best friend Dane Faucheux (Jason Segel) offers to come and help out.  As Dane puts his life on hold to stay with his friends, the impact of this life altering decision proves greater and more profound than anyone could have imagined.
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After receiving life-altering news, a couple finds unexpected support from their best friend, who puts his own life on hold and moves into their family home, bringing an impact much greater ... Read allAfter receiving life-altering news, a couple finds unexpected support from their best friend, who puts his own life on hold and moves into their family home, bringing an impact much greater and more profound than anyone could have imagined.After receiving life-altering news, a couple finds unexpected support from their best friend, who puts his own life on hold and moves into their family home, bringing an impact much greater and more profound than anyone could have imagined.

  • Director
    • Gabriela Cowperthwaite
  • Writers
    • Brad Ingelsby
    • Matthew Teague
  • Stars
    • Jason Segel
    • Isabella Kai
    • Violet McGraw
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,369
    1,864
    • Director
      • Gabriela Cowperthwaite
    • Writers
      • Brad Ingelsby
      • Matthew Teague
    • Stars
      • Jason Segel
      • Isabella Kai
      • Violet McGraw
    • 168User reviews
    • 83Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jason Segel
    Jason Segel
    • Dane Faucheux
    Isabella Kai
    Isabella Kai
    • Molly Teague
    • (as Isabella Kai Rice)
    Violet McGraw
    Violet McGraw
    • Evie Teague
    Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck
    • Matt Teague
    Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson
    • Nicole Teague
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • Glenn Hattaway
    Jeronimo Spinx
    Jeronimo Spinx
    • Colleague #1
    • (as Jerome Spinx)
    Denée Benton
    Denée Benton
    • Charlotte
    Jake Owen
    Jake Owen
    • Aaron
    Jason Bayle
    Jason Bayle
    • Rick Bragg
    Sampley Barinaga
    Sampley Barinaga
    • Kenny
    Marielle Scott
    Marielle Scott
    • Kat
    Lane Alexander
    Lane Alexander
    • Elf Valet
    Ahna O'Reilly
    Ahna O'Reilly
    • Gale
    Paige King
    Paige King
    • Veterinarian
    Jacinte Blankenship
    Jacinte Blankenship
    • Jeanette
    Azita Ghanizada
    Azita Ghanizada
    • Elizabeth
    Chandler Head
    Chandler Head
    • Molly Teague (Age 7)
    • Director
      • Gabriela Cowperthwaite
    • Writers
      • Brad Ingelsby
      • Matthew Teague
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews168

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    7oldmovies1185

    A nice story

    But I'm growing tired of the current popular trend in filmmaking that jumps from one time period to another. I understand the validity of the tool to control the viewers understand of the character, but as the one watching the film, it can be a little tedious to constantly adjust my perspective and try to remember all of the corresponding details of the constantly changing time frames. When used in films, it should be done very sparingly. This is really a vehicle best used in books where the reader can pause and absorb the information at their own pace.
    w88n

    How Else Could You Tell the Story?

    Reading the reviews a lot of people complain about how the time line jumps. I'm not sure the story could be told in a linear manner and not be even more confusing and less engaging. Not all events in our lives are exactly memorable until we look back at the decisions that led up to them. I realize this isn't traditional story telling but I know I don't always looks at the events in my life chronologically. This is the story of how 3 separate lives are intertwined, twisting and turning back on one another. If the movie was edited to present the same scenes in the order they happened I think it would be predictable and very sad.
    9movieman-227

    The most therapeutic movie-cry I've had in years!

    This is an absolutely wonderful movie and deserves a plethora of Oscar nominations (including for all three lead actors). Why in the world did this sit unreleased since premiering at the 2019 Toronto Film Festival? And why/how did a major distributer (Paramount, Fox-Searchlight, Netflix!) NOT pick it up? I'm stumped. And depressed. Maybe it's even worse out there for non-franchise/comic book movies than even I thought it was.
    8RM851222

    Good movie

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Our Friend" (2019) is a sweet, sincere, heartbreaking and heartwarming movie. Its based on a true story, but to be honest, there are tons of stories like these were cancer is involved - its not what makes this movie good. What makes it good is solid directing, good writing, and terrific acting from all three main characters. Casey Affleck and Jason Segel were very good in this movie, but its Dakota Johnson's career performance so far - she was amazing in a hard to watch performance because of the subject matter,

    Overall, "Our Friend" is not about the cancer but rather about love, family, friendship and caring about each other. Good movie.
    7johnharapa

    I Thought this was a 'Chick Flick '. Boy was I Wrong.

    Beautifully written and amazing performances by all. Easily one of the best movies I have seen these last 2-3 years.

    I particularly loved the non linear leaps, backwards and forwards, to break-up what would have been a very sad and predictable timeline.

    What's truly astonishing is that this story really happened. Stories like these need to be voiced and felt. We should be lucky to have a 'Dane' in our lives.

    Parts are difficult watch, but absolutely worth it!.. Keep a box of Kleenex close by.

    Must watch.

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    • Trivia
      Creators got approval of Led Zeppelin music just days before the film's release at TIFF.
    • Goofs
      After Nicole's affair is revealed, in following scene Matt confront her again after returning from his work. During that scene, he smashes several bottles of wine and leaves. She then grabs brush to clean up. There is glass pieces on the floor, but no liquid - floor is dry.
    • Quotes

      Dane Faucheux: I thought you were writing about Nicole.

      Matt Teague: So did I.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Amanda the Jedi Show: 'Faster than your First Time' Reviews (Joker, Jojo Rabbit, Lucy in the Sky and everything else) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Shine the Light
      Written by Blaire Reinhard

      Performed by Blaire Reinhard and Clinton Curtis

      Courtesy of Current Music

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Friend
    • Filming locations
      • Bohemian Park, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
    • Production companies
      • Black Bear
      • STX International
      • Scott Free Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $663,725
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $240,160
      • Jan 24, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $795,506
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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