Buddy (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1997, Buddy is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Caroline Thompson, running about 84 minutes. “Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.
Who’s in it. Buddy stars Rene Russo as Trudy Lintz, Robbie Coltrane as Bill Lintz, Alan Cumming as Dick Croner and Irma P. Hall as Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Buddy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buddy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buddy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buddy (1997)?
- In US, Buddy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buddy worth watching?
- Buddy holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buddy?
- Buddy stars Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall and Paul Reubens.
- When was Buddy released?
- Buddy was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.