Buddy (1997)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Buddy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Rakuten TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Buddy in 58 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Buddy is a Adventure, Family, Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1997-06-06, runtime 84 minutes.
Is Buddy worth watching?
TMDB users rate Buddy 5.0 out of 10 from 80 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Buddy?
In the United States, Buddy is free to watch on The and YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Caroline Thompson
Cast
- Rene Russo as Trudy Lintz
- Robbie Coltrane as Bill Lintz
- Alan Cumming as Dick Croner
- Irma P. Hall as Emma
- Paul Reubens as Professor Spatz
- John Aylward as Joe Bowman
- Mimi Kennedy as Mrs. Bowman
- Philip Baker Hall as Minister
- Dane Cook as Fair Cop
- Michael Reid MacKay as Skinny Man
- John Ennis as Policeman
- Frank Welker as Buddy (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 5.0/10 rating from Buddy on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.