Why it may be worth watching
- Buddy combines Adventure and Family elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming.
- Viewers currently rate it 5.0/10 from 80 votes.
Movie
Buddy
Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame
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
Rene RussoTrudy Lintz
Robbie ColtraneBill Lintz
Alan CummingDick Croner
Irma P. HallEmma
Paul ReubensProfessor Spatz
John AylwardJoe Bowman
Mimi KennedyMrs. Bowman
Philip Baker HallMinister
Dane CookFair Cop
Michael Reid MacKaySkinny Man
John EnnisPoliceman
Frank WelkerBuddy (voice)
Gary A. HeckerBuddy (voice)
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Adventure, Family, Comedy. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.
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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.
Themes and topics
gorillazoochimpanzeebased on true storyanimal rightseccentricorphandocudrama
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