My Dead Friend Zoe

Kyle Hausmann-Stokes
2025-02-28

Grief can be a funny thing.
6.6
103 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Sonequa Martin-Green Merit The Free Refills
Natalie Morales Zoe Unowned
Ed Harris Dale Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Morgan Freeman Dr. Cole Calvin and Nobbs
Utkarsh Ambudkar Alex Unowned
Gloria Reuben Kris Unowned
Rich Paul Lewis Unowned
Drew Rausch Dr. Stokes Unowned
Kelsi Umeko Lawyer Unowned
James Bane Dustin Unowned
Assia Lau'ren Michelle Unowned
Alicia Borja Erin Unowned
Thom Tran Rufus Unowned
Richard Milanesi Bill Unowned
Zeke Alton Travis Unowned
John-Peter Cruz Gonzalez Unowned
Melisa Lopez Soldier Unowned
Nathaniel Best Soldier Unowned
Del Lewis Roy Purdy Unowned
Barbara Lusch Conductor Unowned
Sandra Lee Soldier Singer Unowned
Erick Jason Sabino Choir Member Unowned
Shawn Harper Choir Member Unowned
Thomas Harper Choir Member Unowned
James Kreuzberger Choir Member Unowned
Mary King Choir Member Unowned
Michelle Valko Choir Member Unowned
Anja Akstin Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Marcia Lynn Anthony Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Nathaniel J. Best Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Renee Boehm Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Jordan J. Hunter Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Cherrie McRae Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Larry Freeman Afghanistan Soldier Unowned
Adrienne Sparks Receptionist / Park Goer (uncredited) Unowned