Movie

Buddy

“Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame”

★ 5.0(77)19971h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Caroline Thompson
Release date: 1997-06-06
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Box office: $10,113,400
Budget: $25,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Jim Henson Pictures

Buddy — trailer

About Buddy

Buddy is a 1997 movie in the Family, Adventure and Comedy genres, directed by Caroline Thompson, starring Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane and Alan Cumming. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buddy in South Korea — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

Cast

Rene Russo

Trudy Lintz

Robbie Coltrane

Bill Lintz

Alan Cumming

Dick Croner

Irma P. Hall

Emma

Paul Reubens

Professor Spatz

John Aylward

Joe Bowman

Mimi Kennedy

Mrs. Bowman

Philip Baker Hall

Minister

Dane Cook

Fair Cop

Michael Reid MacKay

Skinny Man

John Ennis

Policeman

Frank Welker

Buddy (voice)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buddy in South Korea?+

Buddy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Korea. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Buddy on Netflix?+

Buddy is not on Netflix in South Korea right now.

How long is Buddy?+

Buddy has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in Buddy?+

Buddy stars Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall and Paul Reubens.

When did Buddy come out?+

Buddy is a 1997 movie directed by Caroline Thompson.

What genre is Buddy?+

Buddy is Family, Adventure, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Buddy?+

Buddy was directed by Caroline Thompson.