Blue Three Productions
Legion M
Radiant Media Studios
Not part of a collection.
My Dead Friend Zoe
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.
- Original title
- My Dead Friend Zoe
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- —
- Revenue
- $1,174,384
Manuel São Bento
Apr 5, 2025 · via TMDB
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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Sonequa Martin-Green
Merit
Natalie Morales
Zoe
Ed Harris
Dale
Morgan Freeman
Dr. Cole
Utkarsh Ambudkar
Alex
Gloria Reuben
Kris
Rich Paul
Lewis
Drew Rausch
Dr. Stokes
Kelsi Umeko
Lawyer
James Bane
Dustin
Assia Lau'ren
Michelle
Alicia Borja
Erin
Thom Tran
Rufus
Richard Milanesi
Bill
Zeke Alton
Travis
John-Peter Cruz
Gonzalez
Melisa Lopez
Soldier
Nathaniel Best
Soldier
Del Lewis
Roy Purdy
Anja Akstin
Afghanistan Soldier
Matt Sakatani Roe
Director of Photography
Christopher Tremann
Associate Producer
Jamie Castro
Casting
Maury Sterling
Co-Producer
Travis Kelce
Executive Producer
Ray Maiello
Producer
Dan Romer
Original Music Composer
Mutterseelenallein
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