Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being worlds apart in every way, the two come to find they have more in common than they could ever imagine.
Top Cast
Miriam Margolyes
Dorothy
Alistair Nwachukwu
JJ
Stephen Fry
Dickie
Oscar Lloyd
Scott
David Ijiti
Man in Shop
Charlie Clemmow
Jessica (radio) (voice)
Lee Knight
Tom (radio) (voice)
FAQ about A Friend of Dorothy
What is A Friend of Dorothy about?
Dorothy is a lonely widow whose body is failing, but her mind remains as bright as ever. When 17-year-old JJ accidentally kicks his football into her garden, he upends Dorothy's daily routine of pills, prunes, and crosswords, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. Despite being…
When was A Friend of Dorothy released?
A Friend of Dorothy was released in 2025.
What genres does A Friend of Dorothy belong to?
A Friend of Dorothy is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in A Friend of Dorothy?
The cast of A Friend of Dorothy includes Miriam Margolyes, Alistair Nwachukwu, Stephen Fry, Oscar Lloyd, David Ijiti.