The Travel Companion

Name: The Travel Companion
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: April 10, 2026
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 69

2026

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Oscilloscope Laboratories | Release Date: April 10, 2026 | Not Rated

Summary: Simon (Tristan Turner) is an early 30s filmmaker living in New York City with his best friend and roommate, Bruce (Anthony Oberbeck), who works for an airline. As Bruce’s dedicated “travel companion,” he gets to fly for free on standby anytime he wants - an incredible asset for his unfinished, sprawling documentary about humanity, which heSimon (Tristan Turner) is an early 30s filmmaker living in New York City with his best friend and roommate, Bruce (Anthony Oberbeck), who works for an airline. As Bruce’s dedicated “travel companion,” he gets to fly for free on standby anytime he wants - an incredible asset for his unfinished, sprawling documentary about humanity, which he can’t quite describe but hopes to find in the edit. After a lackluster film screening, Simon's life takes a turn when he befriends Beatrice (Naomi Asa), a fellow filmmaker, and invites her to join him and Bruce at a bar. Bruce and Beatrice hit it off and before long, Simon wakes to find Beatrice in his kitchen. As his roommate’s budding relationship gets more serious, Simon begins to fear he will lose his coveted travel perks. With only two months left until Bruce can change the recipient of his flight benefits, Simon begins to compromise his friendship with Bruce in his pursuit of retaining the free flights. Meanwhile, Simon's jealousy of Beatrice's successful filmmaking career intensifies, and he gradually loses focus on his own creative project as this obsession takes over. Can Simon keep both the benefits and his friendship intact?… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 91 min

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RogerEbert.com Nell Minow

Apr 10, 2026

It draws us in with acutely observed details and relatable characters that portray universal conflicts, all with nuance and good humor. Read full review

IndieWire Christian Zilko

Apr 10, 2026

Indie films about indie filmmaking are a tired trope for a reason, but it brings me pleasure to say that The Travel Companion is one of the better ones in recent years. Read full review

Guy Lodge

May 8, 2026

Even as it dabbles in toe-curling cringe comedy, The Travel Companion is ultimately too genial a work for such tonal extremes. Read full review

Natalia Winkelman

Apr 9, 2026

There is charm in the film’s allusions to New York City indie filmmaking, like the crew member who fibs that he’s shooting a mayonnaise commercial. But that specificity does not extend to Simon and Bruce’s bond, which consists of parallel play or the odd story about getting too stoned. Read full review

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