Buddy(1997)
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Buddy Synopsis
An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.
Buddy (1997) is a family, adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Caroline Thompson, released on June 6, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming and Irma P. Hall. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
- Director:
- Caroline Thompson
- Writers:
- Caroline Thompson, Gertrude Davies Lintz, William Joyce
- Producers:
- Fred Fuchs, Steve Nicolaides
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Mason
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Jim Henson Pictures, American Zoetrope, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $25,000,000
- Revenue:
- $10,113,400
- Status:
- Released
Buddy (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Buddy before you stream it.
Buddy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rene Russo
as Trudy Lintz
Robbie Coltrane
as Bill Lintz
Alan Cumming
as Dick Croner
Irma P. Hall
as Emma
Paul Reubens
as Professor Spatz
John Aylward
as Joe Bowman
Mimi Kennedy
as Mrs. Bowman
Philip Baker Hall
as Minister
Dane Cook
as Fair Cop
Michael Reid MacKay
as Skinny Man
John Ennis
as Policeman
Frank Welker
as Buddy (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Caroline Thompson, written by Caroline Thompson, Gertrude Davies Lintz and William Joyce, produced by Fred Fuchs and Steve Nicolaides.
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Buddy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 79 ratings.
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Buddy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buddy online?
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Buddy (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Buddy?
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The main cast of Buddy (1997) includes Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall and Paul Reubens. The film was directed by Caroline Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Buddy released?
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Buddy was released on June 6, 1997 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Buddy worth watching?
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Buddy (1997) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Buddy?
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Yes. The official Buddy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.