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Buddy

1997Movie1 h 24 minPG

Family
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes22%32%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes22%32%

Summary

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Caroline Thompson
Written by
Caroline Thompson, William Joyce, Gertrude Davies Lintz
Produced by
Fred Fuchs, Steve Nicolaides
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

Everyone

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Facts

June 6, 1997 · 1 h 24 min · PG

Released
June 6, 1997
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Character Narrator, Friend to All Living Things, The Great Depression +4

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Buddy?"

Questions about Buddy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buddy?

fuboTVThe Roku

In the United States, Buddy streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Buddy worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 22%). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is Buddy okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Buddy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Buddy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Buddy a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 40% of its budget.