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The Buddy System (1984)

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

4.7/10 1h 50m May 04, 1984
Drama Comedy Romance

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

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Movie Details

Original Title The Buddy System
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5

Cast

Richard Dreyfuss
Richard Dreyfuss
Joe
Popularity: 1.6
Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
Emily
Popularity: 7.7
Nancy Allen
Nancy Allen
Carrie
Popularity: 1.0
Jean Stapleton
Jean Stapleton
Mrs. Price
Popularity: 13.3
Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Tim
Popularity: 1.6
Edward Winter
Edward Winter
Jim Parks
Popularity: 1.5
Keene Curtis
Keene Curtis
Dr. Knitz
Popularity: 9.2
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Tom Lacy
The Man Who Gives Emily the Test
Popularity: 0.7
Lee Weaver
Lee Weaver
Ray
Popularity: 0.9
Carolyn Coates
Carolyn Coates
Teacher
Popularity: 2.4
Milton Selzer
Milton Selzer
Landlord
Popularity: 1.1
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Todd Everett
Frank
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Writer Mary Agnes Donoghue
Director Glenn Jordan
Editor Arthur Schmidt
Producer Alain Chammas

Production

20th Century Fox
US

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Rating
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Based on 12 votes

Details
Release Date May 4, 1984
Runtime 1h 50m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.5
Links
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