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Tim Robinson’s ‘Friendship’ Earns Praise for Cringe Comedy and Masculinity Satire

The dark comedy explores male loneliness and toxic masculinity but struggles with uneven pacing in its feature-length format.

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Craig (Tim Robinson) buys a drum set to spice up his life in “Friendship.”
Tami (Kate Mara) and Craig (Tim Robinson) participate in a cancer survivor’s support group in “Friendship.”

Overview

  • Tim Robinson stars as Craig Waterman, an insecure ad executive, alongside Paul Rudd as his charismatic neighbor Austin Carmichael.
  • Directed by Andrew DeYoung in his feature debut, the film adapts Robinson’s sketch-driven style into a darkly comic narrative.
  • Critics commend the film’s incisive satire on modern masculinity and social insecurity, though some note structural and pacing issues.
  • The story pushes cringe comedy to near-horror extremes, chronicling a male friendship that spirals into obsession and dysfunction.
  • Released in limited theaters on May 9, 2025, ‘Friendship’ has garnered attention for its sharp humor and unsettling commentary on suburban life.