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DramaRomance

Our Friend

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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.

Release Date : 2019-09-04

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Black Bear PicturesBBP FriendScott Free Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : The Friend

Cast

Dakota Johnson

Character Name : Nicole Teague

Original Name : Dakota Johnson

Gender : Female

Casey Affleck

Character Name : Matthew Teague

Original Name : Casey Affleck

Gender : Male

Jason Segel

Character Name : Dane Faucheux

Original Name : Jason Segel

Gender : Male

Cherry Jones

Character Name : Faith Pruett

Original Name : Cherry Jones

Gender : Female

Jake Owen

Character Name : Aaron

Original Name : Jake Owen

Gender : Male

Denée Benton

Character Name : Charlotte

Original Name : Denée Benton

Gender : Female

Gwendoline Christie

Character Name : Teresa

Original Name : Gwendoline Christie

Gender : Female

Reed Diamond

Character Name : Peter

Original Name : Reed Diamond

Gender : Male

Isabella Kai

Character Name : Molly Teague

Original Name : Isabella Kai

Gender : Female

Violet McGraw

Character Name : Evie Teague

Original Name : Violet McGraw

Gender : Female

Marielle Scott

Character Name : Kat

Original Name : Marielle Scott

Gender : Female

Ahna O'Reilly

Character Name : Gale

Original Name : Ahna O'Reilly

Gender : Female

John McConnell

Character Name : Glenn Hattaway

Original Name : John McConnell

Gender : Male

Jeronimo Spinx

Character Name : Colleague #1

Original Name : Jeronimo Spinx

Gender : Male

Jason Bayle

Character Name : Rick Bragg

Original Name : Jason Bayle

Gender : Male

Sampley Barinaga

Character Name : Kenny

Original Name : Sampley Barinaga

Gender : Male

Lane Alexander

Character Name : Elf Valet

Original Name : Lane Alexander

Gender : Male

Paige King

Character Name : Veterinarian

Original Name : Paige King

Gender : Male

Jacinte Blankenship

Character Name : Jeanette

Original Name : Jacinte Blankenship

Gender : Female

Azita Ghanizada

Character Name : Elizabeth

Original Name : Azita Ghanizada

Gender : Female

Chandler Head

Character Name : Molly Teague (Age 7)

Original Name : Chandler Head

Gender : Female

Veda Joy Martin

Character Name : Evie Teague (Age 4)

Original Name : Veda Joy Martin

Gender : Male

T.C. Matherne

Character Name : Male Friend

Original Name : T.C. Matherne

Gender : Male

Mark Costello

Character Name : Richard

Original Name : Mark Costello

Gender : Male

Marguerite Pons

Character Name : Elaine

Original Name : Marguerite Pons

Gender : Female

Michael Papajohn

Character Name : Dr. Felton

Original Name : Michael Papajohn

Gender : Male

Mike Lutz

Character Name : Dr. Abbott

Original Name : Mike Lutz

Gender : Male

Jennifer Pierce Mathus

Character Name : Barbara

Original Name : Jennifer Pierce Mathus

Gender : Female

Gerald Brodin

Character Name : Bill Faucheux

Original Name : Gerald Brodin

Gender : Male

Susan Williams

Character Name : Sherry Faucheux

Original Name : Susan Williams

Gender : Female

Ritchie Montgomery

Character Name : Uncle Ted

Original Name : Ritchie Montgomery

Gender : Male

Richard Speight Jr.

Character Name : Davey Faucheux

Original Name : Richard Speight Jr.

Gender : Male

Lindsey Reimann

Character Name : Girl #1

Original Name : Lindsey Reimann

Gender : Female

Evangeline Lindes

Character Name : Teresa's Daughter (uncredited)

Original Name : Evangeline Lindes

Gender : Male

Hali Everette

Character Name : Theater Crowd (uncredited)

Original Name : Hali Everette

Gender : Female

Reviews

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

@screenzealots

2021-06-23

2020 was a tough year and 2021 isn’t starting out much better, so it’s poor timing for a studio to release a tearjerker like “Our Friend.” Movies about terminal illness are never fun to watch, but this one is such a downer that it may serve as an unwanted depressant for even the most upbeat viewers. Based on an award-winning Esquire magazine article, the film tells the true story of journalist Matt Teague (Casey Affleck) and his actress wife Nicole (Dakota Johnson), who is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Seeing his best friend coping with a dying wife and struggling to be a good father to his two young daughters (Violet McGraw, Isabella Kai), Dane (Jason Segel) puts his own life on hold and moves in with Matt and Nicole to support them through the roughest of times. It’s a true gesture of steadfast friendship, with Dane standing by the family until the end. If this sounds like a bittersweet heartwarming story of devotion, it (mostly) is. The story is told in non-linear segments that travel through time and give us a glimpse of how things developed and how they eventually ended. The most horrific parts of Teague’s article are omitted from the film, with director Gabriela Cowperthwaite choosing instead to go the inspirational route. The sugar-coating feels phony and insincere, and even with knockout performances from the three leads, it’s still a huge downer. It’s a given that Affleck is always powerful in roles like this, but Segel is the real surprise. He gives Dane a sadness and empathy that feels real and is unexpected for an actor who has never shown such depth. A brief supporting turn from Cherry Jones as a home hospice nurse is the most memorable performance, showing a beautiful (and realistic) sympathy towards her client. I suppose “Our Friend” would be a solid drama for those looking to empty an entire box of Kleenex, but it’s a tough sell in times like these. It’s a story of humanity and friendship that isn’t as uplifting as it sounds, but there’s still a glimmer of joy to be found. By: Louisa Moore