---
title: "Friend of the World"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/friend-of-the-world-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 437518
imdb_id: "tt6074542"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 3.7
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Friend of the World (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/friend-of-the-world-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Friend of the World
Year: 2020
Release Date: 08/15/2020 (US)
Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror (also described as dark comedy, psychological horror, body horror, post-apocalyptic thriller).
Runtime: 50m
Plot: After a catastrophic war, an eccentric general leads a filmmaker through a bunker as paranoia escalates and reality begins to fracture.
Themes/Style: Blends dark comedy with psychological and body horror; explores isolation, storytelling, and the fragile boundary between truth and delusion.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Troma NOW | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Filmzie, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Filmzie, Plex, Cineverse | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Filmzie, Plex | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Patrick Butler
- **Networks / Studios**: Charybdis Pictures, Gray Area Multimedia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nick Young** as *Gore*
- **Alexandra Slade** as *Diane*
- **Michael C. Burgess** as *Berenger*
- **Kathryn Schott** as *Eva*
- **Kevin M. Smith** as *Thin Man*
- **Luke Pensabene** as *Ferguson*
- **Neil Raymond Ricco** as *Ignacio*
- **Marianna Pinto** as *Dead Woman*
- **Michael Butler** as *Armed Civilian*
- **Scott Schramp** as *Civilian*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Friend of the World online?
Friend of the World is currently available to watch or stream on Troma NOW, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Friend of the World worth watching?
Friend of the World holds a community rating of 3.7/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Friend of the World and when was it released?
Friend of the World is a feature film with a runtime of 50 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Friend of the World?
Friend of the World was directed by Brian Patrick Butler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Friend of the World — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/437518)

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