A Friend of Dorothy(2025)
A Friend of Dorothy Synopsis
Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.
A Friend of Dorothy (2025) is a comedy and drama film directed by Lee Knight, released on May 1, 2025 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachukwu, Stephen Fry and Oscar Lloyd. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Knight
- Writers:
- Lee Knight
- Producers:
- Lee Knight, Max Marlow, Scottie Fotré
- Cinematographer:
- Vanessa Whyte
- Production:
- A Marlow's Production, Double Dice Films, Namesake Films, Filthy Gorgeous Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Friend of Dorothy (2025) Trailer
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A Friend of Dorothy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Miriam Margolyes
as Dorothy
Alistair Nwachukwu
as JJ
Stephen Fry
as Dickie
Oscar Lloyd
as Scott
David Ijiti
as Man in Shop
Charlie Clemmow
as Jessica (radio) (voice)
Lee Knight
as Tom (radio) (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Lee Knight, written by Lee Knight, produced by Lee Knight, Max Marlow and Scottie Fotré.
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A Friend of Dorothy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 37 ratings.
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A Friend of Dorothy – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Friend of Dorothy?
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The main cast of A Friend of Dorothy (2025) includes Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachukwu, Stephen Fry, Oscar Lloyd and David Ijiti. The film was directed by Lee Knight. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Friend of Dorothy released?
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A Friend of Dorothy was released on May 1, 2025 and runs for 22m.
Is A Friend of Dorothy worth watching?
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A Friend of Dorothy (2025) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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