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A Friend of Dorothy (2025): Cast & Ratings

A Friend of Dorothy (2025) movie poster

A Friend of Dorothy is a 2025 short comedy drama directed by Lee Knight, starring Miriam Margolyes as Dorothy, Stephen Fry and Oscar Lloyd. It runs 22 minutes. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
award nomination
1
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A Friend of Dorothy (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Director
Lee Knight
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Friend of Dorothy About?

The premise of A Friend of Dorothy without spoilers.

This short film explores the blossoming friendship between Dorothy, a solitary elderly woman, and JJ, a young neighbor. When JJ’s football rolls into Dorothy’s garden, a connection begins to form. Their bond deepens as they navigate themes of loneliness and intergenerational understanding, revealing a tender exploration of queer identity and the importance of companionship.

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Cast & crew

A Friend of Dorothy Cast & Characters

Miriam Margolyes leads the cast as Dorothy, with Stephen Fry and Oscar Lloyd as Scott. Directed by Lee Knight; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

A Friend of Dorothy Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate A Friend of Dorothy 7.3/10.

Awards

A Friend of Dorothy Awards & Nominations

A Friend of Dorothy was nominated for 1 Oscar.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

A Friend of Dorothy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Friend of Dorothy.

Official Trailer

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FAQ

A Friend of Dorothy FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Friend of Dorothy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Friend of Dorothy?

A Friend of Dorothy runs 22 minutes.

When was A Friend of Dorothy released?

A Friend of Dorothy was released on May 1, 2025.

Who directed A Friend of Dorothy?

A Friend of Dorothy was directed by Lee Knight.

More films by Lee Knight

Who is in the cast of A Friend of Dorothy?

A Friend of Dorothy stars Miriam Margolyes as Dorothy, Stephen Fry and Oscar Lloyd as Scott, among 4 credited actors.

How is A Friend of Dorothy rated?

A Friend of Dorothy has 7.3/10 on IMDb and 69% on TMDB.

Was A Friend of Dorothy nominated for any awards?

A Friend of Dorothy received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does A Friend of Dorothy have a post-credit scene?

No. A Friend of Dorothy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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