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A Friend of Dorothy at a glance
A Friend of Dorothy is a 2025 comedy and drama film, running 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2025-05-01
- Runtime
- 22m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Lee Knight
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 41 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmDorothy 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.
Cast
7 names
Miriam MargolyesDorothy
Alistair NwachukwuJJ
Stephen FryDickie
Oscar LloydScott
David IjitiMan in Shop
Charlie ClemmowJessica (radio) (voice)
Lee KnightTom (radio) (voice)Questions about A Friend of Dorothy
Quick answersWhere can I watch A Friend of Dorothy in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, A Friend of Dorothy is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is A Friend of Dorothy suitable for children?
A Friend of Dorothy is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is A Friend of Dorothy on PelisPlus UK?
A Friend of Dorothy has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is A Friend of Dorothy about?
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…
How long is A Friend of Dorothy?
A Friend of Dorothy runs for 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the A Friend of Dorothy trailer?
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