True story dramedy about the Teague family - journalist Matt (Casey Affleck), his vibrant wife Nicole (Dakota Johnson) and their...
True story dramedy about the Teague family - journalist Matt (Casey Affleck), his vibrant wife Nicole (Dakota Johnson) and their two young daughters - and how their lives are upended by a diagnosis of terminal cancer. As Matt's responsibilities become overwhelming, the couple's best friend Dane (Jason Segel) offers to move in with them. As Dane puts his life on hold, the impact of this life altering decision proves more profound than anyone imagined.
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86 %118 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
95 %78 reviewsAudience score rating
"A tasteful, respectful and thoughtful film about what it means to be a true friend in the darkest of times."
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Screen Daily
Screen Daily"The story feels out of touch with the very emotions it desperately tries to evoke."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Not an inspirational essay, and how dare they turn it into that kind of movie?"
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Variety
Variety"Try reading the article instead."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A movie that maddeningly realigns itself every five minutes."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"An extremely effective tearjerker."
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Vanity Fair
Vanity FairOur Friend | Details
- Runtime
- 124
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
