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Friend of the World streaming

2020 Movie United States Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction 50 min U

By: Brian Patrick Butler With: Alexandra Slade, Luke Anthony Pensabene, Nick Young, Kathryn Schott, Kevin Smith

After a catastrophic global war, a young filmmaker awakens in the carnage and seeks refuge in the only other survivor: an eccentric, ideologically opposed figure of the United States military. Together, they brave the toxic landscape in search of safety - and answers.

Filmium rating

53%

Mood

Absurd

Dark

Disturbing

Surreal

Cast & Crew

Brian Patrick Butler

Michael C. Burgess

Alexandra Slade

Kathryn Schott

Kevin Smith

Neil Raymond Ricco

Nick Young

Luke Anthony Pensabene

Alexandra Slade (Diane)

Brian Patrick Butler (Director)

Nick Young (Gore)

Budget

Independent

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Black-And-White

Body Horror

Nonlinear Narrative

Practical Effects

Surrealism

Film Movements

Art House

Experimental Film

Narrative Structure

Chapters

Dialogue-Driven

Episodic

Non-Linear

Nonlinear

Pace

Compact

Episodic

Paced Like Twilight Zone

Short Runtime

Runtime

Episodic

Fifty Minutes

Short

Soundtrack

Discordant Score

Experimental Music

String Arrangements

Style

Avant-Garde

Black-And-White

Experimental

Independent

Time-Period

Near Future

Post-Apocalyptic

Central Conflict

Ideological Clash

Insanity

Mysterious Threat

Power Struggle

Survival

Characters

Archetypes

Military General

Young Filmmaker

Ending

Ambiguous

Darkly Humorous

Thought-Provoking

Historical Context

Contemporary Anxieties

Covid-19 Era

Post-Pandemic

Key Plot Points

Apocalyptic Aftermath

Encounter With General

Trapped In Bunker

Plot

Bunker Confinement

Military

Mysterious Threat

Post-Apocalypse

Post-Apocalyptic

Survival

Setting

Bunker

Military Bunker

Military Facility

Post-Apocalyptic

Post-Apocalyptic World

Shooting Location

Gray Area Multimedia

San Diego

Sunset Cliffs

Theme

Corruption

Growth

Solitude

Genre

Body Horror

Dark Comedy

Horror

Sci-Fi

Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults

Art House Viewers

Horror Fans

Independent Film Enthusiasts

Indie Film Enthusiasts

Sci-Fi Fans

Titles

Ami du monde

Amico del mondo

Amigo del mundo

Amigo do mundo

Freund der Welt

Friend Of The World

दुनिया का दोस्त

世界の友

Awards

Top Narrative Films 2022

Box Office Success

Digital Release

Streaming Platforms

Critical Reception

Artistic

Positive

Thoughtful

Festivals

Another Hole In The Head

Oceanside International Film Festival

San Diego Film Week

Popularity

Cult Following

Indie Acclaim

Ratings

90% Approval

Mixed Scores

Reception

90% Approval Rating

90% On Rotten Tomatoes

Critical Acclaim

Critically Acclaimed

Indie Gem

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2020

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