Overview

• Friendship, Andrew DeYoung's feature-length debut, explores male vulnerability, loneliness, and suburban disconnection through darkly comic storytelling.
• The film stars Tim Robinson as Craig, a socially awkward man, and Paul Rudd as Austin, his charismatic neighbor, whose friendship turns unsettling.
• Critics highlight the uneasy blend of cringe humor and existential despair, with Robinson’s signature comedic style driving the film’s emotional core.
• Kate Mara co-stars as Craig’s wife, whose emotional distance mirrors his broader struggles with connection and self-awareness.
• Following festival buzz from TIFF and SXSW, the film’s wide release has sparked critical attention for its raw portrayal of modern masculinity and isolation.