Overview

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.

Cast

Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachukwu, Stephen Fry, Oscar Lloyd, David Ijiti, Charlie Clemmow, Lee Knight

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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 to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.

When was "A Friend of Dorothy" released?

A Friend of Dorothy was released in 2025.

Who stars in "A Friend of Dorothy"?

The cast includes Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachukwu, Stephen Fry, Oscar Lloyd.