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Our Friend

  • 20192019
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  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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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 imaginedAfter 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
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,288
6
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    • Director
      • Gabriela Cowperthwaite
    • Writers
      • Brad Ingelsby(screenplay by)
      • Matthew Teague(based on the article entitled 'The Friend' by)
    • Stars
      • Jason Segel
      • Isabella Kai
      • Violet McGraw
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Gabriela Cowperthwaite
    • Writers
      • Brad Ingelsby(screenplay by)
      • Matthew Teague(based on the article entitled 'The Friend' by)
    • Stars
      • Jason Segel
      • Isabella Kai
      • Violet McGraw
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 157User reviews
    • 86Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore

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    Top cast

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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(screenplay by)
      • Matthew Teague(based on the article entitled 'The Friend' by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Creators got approval of Led Zeppelin music just days before the film's release at TIFF.
    • 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

    User reviews157

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    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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    • johnharapa
    • Jun 19, 2021

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Friend
    • Filming locations
      • Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park, Fairhope, AL 36532, USA
    • Production companies
      • Black Bear Pictures
      • STX International
      • Scott Free Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $663,725
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $240,160
      • Jan 24, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $795,506
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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