6.7
Is Buddies worth watching?
68
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).
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Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.
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- Directed by
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Written by
- Tsutomu Nakamura, Kuniko Mukoda
- Produced by
- Tomoo Ito
- Music by
- Tomoyuki Asakawa
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Facts
November 3, 1989 · 1 h 54 min · Drama
- Released
- November 3, 1989
- Runtime
- 1 h 54 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Japanese
- Made in
- Japan
- Available in
- 1 country
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Buddies worth watching?"
Questions about Buddies
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Is Buddies plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Buddies good for date night?
and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Buddies in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.