Friendship

Craig Waterman is a suburban dad juggling a full schedule of soccer practices, carpools, and PTA emails when a new neighbor, the effortlessly charming Austin Carmichael, moves in up the street. What starts as a casual wave and a few shared beers at the fence grows into something more complicated for Craig, who longs for an adult male friendship that feels real after years of routine. As he tries to cultivate this connection, his well-meaning actions destabilize his marriage to Tami and drag their family into awkward, comic misadventures. The film tracks Craig's attempts to redefine friendship without wrecking the life he's built. The balance between humor and awkwardness invites audiences to reconsider what we expect from grown up friendships.

Directed by Andrew DeYoung, Friendship marks his take on male friendship with a warm, comic tone. The ensemble features Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman and Paul Rudd as Austin Carmichael, supported by Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Rick Worthy today.

Budgeted at $2,000,000, the film grossed $16,979,301 worldwide, an encouraging return for a small scale comedy. The numbers reflect solid turnout across U S cinemas and international markets, reinforcing the project as a viable option for indie audiences worldwide today.

Fans and viewers have responded to the film's frank take on friendship and boundary setting. The humor comes from awkward conversations, unexpected pratfalls, and the contrast between suburban banality and bold impulses. Memorable scenes linger without turning points into clichés. The film uses quiet beats to heighten tension.

Critics describe a movie that balances laughs with honest questions about trust, loneliness, and responsibility. The performances keep the tone grounded, with Robinson shaping Craig as earnest yet flawed, while Rudd and Mara give Austin and Tami nuance that elevates the comedy. Audiences leave with genuine empathy for imperfect friendships.