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Buddies at a glance
Buddies is a 1985 drama film, running 1h 21m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-09-12
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.2 / 10 · 56 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmDavid, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.
Cast
9 namesGeoff EdholmRobert Willow
David SchachterDavid BennettLibby SainesMrs. Bennett
David RoseSteveBilly LuxEdward
Joyce KornLynn
Susan SchneiderSylvia Douglas
Tracy VivatNurse
Damon HairstonGym Instructor
Questions about Buddies
Quick answersWhere can I watch Buddies in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Buddies is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Buddies suitable for children?
Buddies is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Buddies on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Buddies about?
David, a naive graduate student, has volunteered to work as a 'buddy' for people dying of AIDS. Assigned to the intensely political Robert, a lifelong activist whose friends and family have abandoned him following his diagnosis, the two men, each with notably different world views, soon discover common bonds, as…
How long is Buddies?
Buddies runs for 1h 21m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Buddies trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official UK Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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