The Buddy System (1984)
Out of deep friendship comes deep love
A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.
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Richard DreyfussJoe
Susan SarandonEmily
Nancy AllenCarrie
Jean StapletonMrs. Price
Wil WheatonTim
Edward WinterJim Parks
Lew HornPet Shop Owner
Milton SelzerLandlordTom LacyThe Man Who Gives Emily the Test
Lee WeaverRay
Carolyn CoatesTeacherTodd EverettFrankMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference322317Actor preference105488 · 153805 · 57583
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Frequently asked questions about The Buddy System
What is The Buddy System about?
A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.
How long is The Buddy System?
The Buddy System has a runtime of 110 minutes.