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Buddy (1997)

PG · 1997-06-06 · 1h 24m · EN
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Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

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Caroline ThompsonDirector
Budget
$25M
Box office
$10.1M

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Top billed cast

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Rene RussoRene RussoTrudy LintzRobbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneBill LintzAlan CummingAlan CummingDick CronerIrma P. HallIrma P. HallEmmaPaul ReubensPaul ReubensProfessor SpatzJohn AylwardJohn AylwardJoe BowmanMimi KennedyMimi KennedyMrs. BowmanPhilip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallMinisterDane CookDane CookFair CopMichael Reid MacKayMichael Reid MacKaySkinny ManJohn EnnisJohn EnnisPolicemanFrank WelkerFrank WelkerBuddy (voice)

Keywords

Woman directorGorillaZooEccentricSocialiteChimpanzee

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityWoman Director · Gorilla · ZooDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference60896

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Frequently asked questions about Buddy

What is Buddy about?

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

How long is Buddy?

Buddy has a runtime of 84 minutes.