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Buddy

PG1h 24m1997Caroline Thompson
IMDb: 4.8/10Rotten: 22%
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"Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame"

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

FamilyAdventureComedyDrama
GorillaZooChimpanzeeEccentricSocialiteWoman Director

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What is Buddy (1997) about?

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

Who stars in Buddy?

Buddy stars Rene Russo (Trudy Lintz), Robbie Coltrane (Bill Lintz), Alan Cumming (Dick Croner), Irma P. Hall (Emma), Paul Reubens (Professor Spatz). The film was directed by Caroline Thompson.

How long is Buddy?

Buddy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG.

Is Buddy worth watching?

Buddy holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 22. Fans of Family, Adventure, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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