The Friend (2021)

When a woman is diagnosed with cancer, her best friend puts his life on hold to move in with her and support her and her family. Based on a true story.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Cast: Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, Violet McGraw, Cherry Jones, Gwendoline Christie, Casey Affleck, Denée Benton, Isabella Kai Rice, Jake Owen, Reed Diamond
Runtime: 02h 05m
Type: Movie

The Friend (2021)

When a woman is diagnosed with cancer, her best friend puts his life on hold to move in with her and support her and her family. Based on a true story.

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite
Cast: Jason Segel, Dakota Johnson, Violet McGraw, Cherry Jones, Gwendoline Christie, Casey Affleck, Denée Benton, Isabella Kai Rice, Jake Owen, Reed Diamond
Runtime: 02h 05m
Type: Movie
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