Friendship (2024 film)

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.

Friendship
Directed byAndrew DeYoung
Written byAndrew DeYoung
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAndy Rydzewski
Edited bySophie Corra
Music byKeegan DeWitt
Production
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Distributed byA24
Release date
  • September 8, 2024 (2024-09-08) (TIFF)
Running time
97 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2024, as part of the festival's Midnight Madness program.

Cast

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Production

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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

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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 distribution rights to the film.[6]

Awards

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At TIFF, the film was second runner-up for the People's Choice Award, Midnight Madness.[7]

References

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  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 Jr, Mike (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. ^ 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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