Buddy Buddy (1981): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1981 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, Buddy Buddy is a komödie and krimi film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 96 minutes. “...was ist schon ein kleiner Mord unter Freunden?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Victor Clooney ist am Ende: seine Frau Celia verläßt ihn. Also checkt er in ein Hotel ein, um sich das Leben zu nehmen. Leider stellt er sich dabei so ungeschickt an, daß er den nebenan wohnenden Trabucco stört, einen Auftragskiller, der vom Hotelfenster seinen nächsten Auftrag erschießen möchte. Nachdem sich die beiden notgedrungen kennengelernt haben, wird Trabucco den nervigen Clooney nicht mehr los...
Who’s in it. Buddy Buddy stars Jack Lemmon as Victor Clooney, Walter Matthau as Trabucco, Paula Prentiss as Celia Clooney and Klaus Kinski as Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Buddy Buddy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buddy Buddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buddy Buddy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Buddy Buddy (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buddy Buddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buddy Buddy worth watching?
- Buddy Buddy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buddy Buddy?
- Buddy Buddy stars Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski and Dana Elcar.
- When was Buddy Buddy released?
- Buddy Buddy was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.