Buddy movie poster

Buddy

"Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame"

June 6, 1997 1h 24m 4.9/10 (73 votes)

Originally released in 1997. Buddy is a family/adventure film. directed by Caroline Thompson. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, and Alan Cumming

Synopsis

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (73 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $10.1M 0.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$10,113,400

Production Companies

  • Jim Henson Pictures
  • American Zoetrope
  • Columbia Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buddy about?

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

Who directed Buddy?

Buddy was directed by Caroline Thompson.

How long is Buddy?

Buddy has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Buddy released?

Buddy was released on June 6, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Buddy?

The main cast of Buddy includes Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall, Paul Reubens.