Friendship (2024 film)

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Friendship
Friendship poster.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed byAndrew DeYoung
Written byAndrew DeYoung
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAndy Rydzewski
Edited bySophie Corra
Music by Keegan DeWitt
Production
companies
Distributed by A24
Release dates
  • September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08)(TIFF)
  • May 9, 2025 (2025-05-09)(United States)
Running time
97 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Friendship is a 2024 American comedy film written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, in his directorial debut. It stars Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra and Billy Bryk.

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It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, as part of the festival's Midnight Madness program. It is set to be theatrically released in the United States by A24 on May 9, 2025.

Premise

Craig's life is disrupted by the arrival of a new neighbor.

Cast

Production

In February 2024, Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd and Kate Mara joined the cast of the film, with Andrew DeYoung set to direct. [3] In March 2024, Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra, Billy Bryk, Jason Veasey, Jon Glaser, Eric Rahill, Conner O'Malley, Carmen Christopher, Craig Frank, Omar Torres, Jacob Ming-Trent, Daniel London, Whitmer Thomas and Raphael Sbarge joined the cast. [4]

Release

The film had its world premiere on September 8, 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of the festival's Midnight Madness program. [5] That same month, A24 acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the film. [6] It is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 9, 2025. [7] [8] [9]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 87% of 23 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10. [10]

Awards

At TIFF, the film was second runner-up for the People's Choice Award, Midnight Madness. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Friendship". Toronto International Film Festival . Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Wolk, Ivy. “X.Com.” X (Formerly Twitter), 25 July 2024, x.com/wolktress/status/1816499660569141412. Archived 2024-07-26 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (February 2, 2024). "Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd & Kate Mara Join 'Friendship' Comedy". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (March 20, 2024). "Jack Dylan Grazer, Josh Segarra & Billy Bryk Among New Additions To Tim Robinson Comedy 'Friendship'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (July 25, 2024). "Demi Moore's 'The Substance' to Open Midnight Madness at Toronto Film Fest". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  6. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 16, 2024). "A24 Landing TIFF Title 'Friendship' For Mid-7 Figures". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ Zemler, Emily (February 11, 2025). "Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd Want to Ruin Each Other's Lives in 'Friendship' Trailer". Rolling Stone . Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ https://www.fandango.com/friendship-2025-239504/movie-overview
  9. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (February 11, 2025). "Tim Robinson Stars Alongside Paul Rudd in First Trailer for New A24 Movie Friendship: Watch". Pitchfork . Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Friendship". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  11. ↑ Steve Pond, "‘The Life of Chuck’ Wins Toronto Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award" Archived 2024-09-15 at the Wayback Machine . TheWrap , September 15, 2024.
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