Buddies
1985·Movie
7.5
About
...The first dramatic movie about AIDS
David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
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Is Buddies worth watching?
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Buddies rated?
NR
It's rated NR in the United States.
How long is Buddies?
1 h 21 min
Buddies runs 1 h 21 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Buddies?
Critics100
Audiences63
Not quite. Critics rate Buddies higher (100) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Buddies in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Buddies?
16
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