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Our Friend

Our Friend

20197.12h 4m

Overview

After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out.

Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Written by Matthew Teague, Brad Ingelsby
Produced by Michael A. Pruss, Kevin J. Walsh, Ryan Stowell
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Top Cast

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson

Nicole Teague

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Matthew Teague

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Dane Faucheux

Cherry Jones

Cherry Jones

Faith Pruett

Jake Owen

Jake Owen

Aaron

Denée Benton

Denée Benton

Charlotte

Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie

Teresa

Reed Diamond

Reed Diamond

Peter

Isabella Kai

Isabella Kai

Molly Teague

Violet McGraw

Violet McGraw

Evie Teague

Themes & Keywords

friendshipsupportmelancholybased on true storyterminal illnessnostalgicdramatictragic

About Our Friend

Our Friend is a drama, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of friendship, support, melancholy, based on true story, terminal illness, nostalgic. Directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, it stars Dakota Johnson, Casey Affleck, Jason Segel. After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out.

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