
Friendship
dir. Andrew DeYoung
71
7 sourcesSynopsis
Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor Austin, and his attempts to make an adult male friend threatens to ruin both of their lives.
Critics consensus
Tim Robinson expands his exquisitely painful cringe comedy style to feature length with seamless results in Friendship, a toxic bromance that'll make audiences laugh and wince in equal measure.
Audience consensus
A laugh-out-loud bromance for the ages, Friendship is a cringe man hug from Tim Robinson that feels uncomfortably right.
What resonated with audiences
'Friendship' is a divisive film with strong themes of male loneliness, social awkwardness, and the complexities of friendship. Many praise Tim Robinson's performance and the film's dark humor, while others criticize its pacing, plot coherence, and the discomfort it induces. The film's cringe comedy and surreal elements are highlighted, with some finding it hilariously relatable and others deeming it uncomfortable and unfunny. The overall sentiment is mixed, with a significant portion finding it engaging and thought-provoking, while others consider it a miss.

Directed byAndrew DeYoung
StarringTim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, Rick Worthy, Whitmer Thomas
Written byAndrew DeYoung
CinematographyAndy Rydzewski
EditingSophie Corra
MusicKeegan DeWitt
Friendship
2025 · R · 1h 40m
Comedy, Drama
Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor Austin, and his attempts to make an adult male friend threatens to ruin both of their lives.
Our Verdict
71
What resonated with audiences
'Friendship' is a divisive film with strong themes of male loneliness, social awkwardness, and the complexities of friendship. Many praise Tim Robinson's performance and the film's dark humor, while others criticize its pacing, plot coherence, and the discomfort it induces. The film's cringe comedy and surreal elements are highlighted, with some finding it hilariously relatable and others deeming it uncomfortable and unfunny. The overall sentiment is mixed, with a significant portion finding it engaging and thought-provoking, while others consider it a miss.
Critics Consensus
Tim Robinson expands his exquisitely painful cringe comedy style to feature length with seamless results in Friendship, a toxic bromance that'll make audiences laugh and wince in equal measure.
Audience Consensus
A laugh-out-loud bromance for the ages, Friendship is a cringe man hug from Tim Robinson that feels uncomfortably right.
