The Buddy System

The Buddy System

One day 11 year old Timmy decided his mother needed a playmate.

4.7 /10 14 votes
May 4, 1984 1h 50m Released

Storyline

A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.

Key Information

Director Glenn Jordan
Writers Mary Agnes Donoghue
Studio 20th Century Fox
Rating 4.7/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Joe

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Emily

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Carrie

Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton

Mrs. Price

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Tim

Edward Winter

Edward Winter

Jim Parks

Keene Curtis

Keene Curtis

Dr. Knitz

Tom Lacy

The Man Who Gives Emily the Test

Lee Weaver

Lee Weaver

Ray

Carolyn Coates

Carolyn Coates

Teacher

Milton Selzer

Milton Selzer

Landlord

Todd Everett

Frank

Frequently Asked Questions

The Buddy System was released on May 4, 1984.

The runtime of The Buddy System is 1h 50m.

The Buddy System is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie.

The Buddy System has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Buddy System is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Buddy System was directed by Glenn Jordan.

The main cast of The Buddy System includes Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen.

The Buddy System is originally in English.