Buddy (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Buddy is a drama and family film directed by Roger Tonge.
What it’s about. Buddy (1986) is a BBC schools drama, based on the novel of the same name by Nigel Hinton. It was shown as part of the social studies strand. It starred Wayne Goddard as Buddy Clark, a teenager dealing with various life problems, Roger Daltrey as his father Terry and pupils from the Cavendish School in Eastbourne. Daltrey reprised his role in the 1991 film Buddy's Song with Chesney Hawkes as Buddy.
Who’s in it. Buddy stars Wayne Goddard as Buddy Clark, Casper Hayley as Young Buddy, Roger Daltrey as Terry Clark and Kay Stonham as Carol Clark, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buddy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buddy (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buddy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Buddy?
- Buddy stars Wayne Goddard, Casper Hayley, Roger Daltrey, Kay Stonham and Norman Bird.
- When was Buddy released?
- Buddy was released in 1986.