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The Buddy System

1984Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Glenn Jordan
Written by
Mary Agnes Donoghue
Produced by
Alain Chammas
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 1984 · 1 h 50 min · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Released
May 4, 1984
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Buddy System worth watching?"

Questions about The Buddy System

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Buddy System worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Buddy System okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Buddy System make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Buddy System good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.