Buddy Games (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2019, Buddy Games is a comedy and drama film directed by Josh Duhamel, running about 90 minutes. “No guts. No glory. No mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After six lifelong friends have a five-year falling out, “The Bobfather”, reunites his pals for the Buddy Games, an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges with the chance to win a $150,000 pot. Now all bets are off, as the determined dudes' fight, claw, and party for the big bucks.
Who’s in it. Buddy Games stars Josh Duhamel as Bob 'The Bobfather' Schmidt, Dan Bakkedahl as Sheldon 'Shelly' Baldinger, Nick Swardson as Dixon Bender and Elysia Rotaru as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Buddy Games has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $853.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buddy Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buddy Games tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buddy Games (2019)?
- In US, Buddy Games is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buddy Games worth watching?
- Buddy Games holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buddy Games?
- Buddy Games stars Josh Duhamel, Dan Bakkedahl, Nick Swardson, Elysia Rotaru and Dax Shepard.
- When was Buddy Games released?
- Buddy Games was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.