A Best Friend Moves In — And Everything Changes
June 23, 2025
When a family faces the unimaginable, friendship becomes their lifeline in this deeply human drama.
Our Friend, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, is a moving portrayal of grief, loyalty, and love based on a true story. When Nicole (Dakota Johnson) is diagnosed with terminal cancer, her husband Matt (Casey Affleck) struggles to balance caregiving, parenting, and emotional survival. Enter Dane (Jason Segel), their longtime best friend, who unexpectedly puts his life on hold and moves in to help.
What unfolds is a raw, unflinching look at the toll illness takes — not only on the patient, but on everyone around them. Jason Segel brings warmth and subtle heartbreak to the role of Dane, a man whose selfless presence offers stability in chaos.
Rather than relying on melodrama, the film focuses on small, everyday moments: laughter in the kitchen, late-night breakdowns, and the quiet, invisible labor of support. It's these nuances that make Our Friend resonate long after the credits roll.
Now available exclusively on VidyCinema, Our Friend is a poignant reminder of how chosen family can show up in our darkest hours.
🎯 Why You Should Watch
A powerful, true story brought to life by a talented ensemble cast.
Jason Segel’s standout performance is both touching and unexpected.
Captures the beauty and complexity of caregiving, friendship, and love.
What unfolds is a raw, unflinching look at the toll illness takes — not only on the patient, but on everyone around them. Jason Segel brings warmth and subtle heartbreak to the role of Dane, a man whose selfless presence offers stability in chaos.
Rather than relying on melodrama, the film focuses on small, everyday moments: laughter in the kitchen, late-night breakdowns, and the quiet, invisible labor of support. It's these nuances that make Our Friend resonate long after the credits roll.
Now available exclusively on VidyCinema, Our Friend is a poignant reminder of how chosen family can show up in our darkest hours.
🎯 Why You Should Watch
A powerful, true story brought to life by a talented ensemble cast.
Jason Segel’s standout performance is both touching and unexpected.
Captures the beauty and complexity of caregiving, friendship, and love.
Watch Our Friend
A heartfelt story about love, loss, and the friend who changed everything.