An adaptation of Sigrid Nunez's novel, Watts plays a bereaved writer who is bequeathed a giant dog named Apollo by her friend, who died by suicide. "With his regal bearing and understated elegance, ...

Here is everything you need to know about this popular film adaptation starring Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, and their adorable dog co-stars!

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Naomi Watts shares the spotlight with a Great Dane in this sweet, smart, very New York tale of grief and companionship.

As the heartwarming human-animal movie "The Friend" expanded nationwide over the weekend (tallying $1.69 million to land in ...

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Apollo mirrors many of these emotions and eventually worms his way into her heart. In film form, The Friend is less erudite and more grounded. Although Iris is a talented novelist and a writing ...

What seems like a dark premise offered Watts and Murray a unique opportunity to bond with Bing, both on-screen and when the cameras weren't rolling. Watts told Yahoo Entertainment she had countless ...