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My Dead Friend Zoe

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6.6/10 • 26

2025-02-281h 43m

DramaComedyWar

Grief can be a funny thing.

Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.

Directors
Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
Editors
Ali Greer

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  1. Sonequa Martin-Green

    Sonequa Martin-Green

    Merit

  2. Natalie Morales

    Natalie Morales

    Zoe

  3. Ed Harris

    Ed Harris

    Dale

  4. Morgan Freeman

    Morgan Freeman

    Dr. Cole

  5. Utkarsh Ambudkar

    Utkarsh Ambudkar

    Alex

  6. Gloria Reuben

    Gloria Reuben

    Kris

  7. Rich Paul

    Rich Paul

    Lewis

  8. Drew Rausch

    Drew Rausch

    Dr. Stokes

  9. Kelsi Umeko

    Kelsi Umeko

    Lawyer

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Manuel São Bento

Apr 5, 2025

7/10

My Dead Friend Zoe dives deep into the wounds left by war, grief, and unspoken regrets, incorporating a narrative that, while following a familiar structure, never feels emotionally hollow. It's the kind of film where the strength lies not in groundbreaking plot mechanics, but in the sheer honesty of its characters and the delicate care with which their pain is portrayed. Sonequa Martin-Green delivers a magnetic performance - quietly powerful, effortlessly vulnerable, and deeply human. The screenplay leans into genre conventions, but it does so with sincerity, making the emotional beats hit all the harder. The third act is where everything clicks into place. It's raw, unflinching, and devastating in the most beautiful way - a culmination of internal battles finally reaching catharsis. Director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes doesn't try to overplay his hand, letting the characters carry the weight, allowing moments of silence and memory to speak volumes. Yes, it doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it rolls with such truth and heart that you won't soon forget it. A compelling tale about healing, memory, and the ones we carry with us. Rating: B

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$1,174,384.00
Keywords
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