The Buddy System

Out of deep friendship comes deep love

A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.

Richard Dreyfuss

Joe

Susan Sarandon

Emily

Nancy Allen

Carrie

Jean Stapleton

Mrs. Price

Wil Wheaton

Tim

Edward Winter

Jim Parks

Lew Horn

Pet Shop Owner

Milton Selzer

Landlord

Tom Lacy

The Man Who Gives Emily the Test

Lee Weaver

Ray

Carolyn Coates

Teacher

Todd Everett

Frank

F. William Parker

Lawyer

Bianca Ferguson

Woman Customer

Frank Coppola

Mr. Fleeze

Keene Curtis

Dr. Knitz

Brent Price

Man Customer

Jason Hervey

Potato