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Buddies

Name: Buddies
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985-09-12
Cast: Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines, David Rose, Billy Lux

1985 | 81 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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 David's inner activist awakens and Robert's need for emotional release is fulfilled.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

Geoff EdholmRobert Willow
David SchachterDavid Bennett
Libby SainesMrs. Bennett
David RoseSteve
Billy LuxEdward
Joyce KornLynn
Susan SchneiderSylvia Douglas
Tracy VivatNurse
Damon HairstonGym Instructor