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Buddy (1997)

Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame

5.0audience score
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Released June 6, 1997Runtime 1h 24mDirector Caroline Thompson

In the 1930s, eccentric animal lover Trudy adopts a sickly baby gorilla named Buddy and raises him alongside chimpanzees as if they were her human children. As Buddy grows into an 800-pound adult, his immense strength and unpredictable behavior lead to trouble, culminating in a chaotic incident at an exhibition.

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Cast of Buddy

Rene Russo

Rene Russo

Trudy Lintz
Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Bill Lintz
Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Dick Croner
Irma P. Hall

Irma P. Hall

Emma
Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

Professor Spatz
John Aylward

John Aylward

Joe Bowman
Mimi Kennedy

Mimi Kennedy

Mrs. Bowman
Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Minister
Dane Cook

Dane Cook

Fair Cop
Michael Reid MacKay

Michael Reid MacKay

Skinny Man
John Ennis

John Ennis

Policeman
Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Buddy (voice)

About Buddy

Where can I watch Buddy?

Buddy is currently streaming in the United States on fuboTV.

Who stars in Buddy?

Buddy stars Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall, Paul Reubens.

Who directed Buddy?

Buddy was directed by Caroline Thompson.

How long is Buddy?

Buddy has a runtime of 1h 24m.

What is Buddy about?

In the 1930s, eccentric animal lover Trudy adopts a sickly baby gorilla named Buddy and raises him alongside chimpanzees as if they were her human children. As Buddy grows into an 800-pound adult, his immense strength and unpredictable behavior lead to trouble, culminating in a chaotic incident at an exhibition.