Buddy
“Welcome to a family that will make yours seem tame”
Synopsis
An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Buddy (1997) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-18
Top Cast
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Rene Russo
Trudy Lintz
Robbie Coltrane
Bill Lintz
Alan Cumming
Dick Croner
Irma P. Hall
Emma
Paul Reubens
Professor Spatz
John Aylward
Joe Bowman
Mimi Kennedy
Mrs. Bowman
Philip Baker Hall
Minister
Dane Cook
Fair Cop
Michael Reid MacKay
Skinny Man
John Ennis
Policeman
Frank Welker
Buddy (voice)
Gary A. Hecker
Buddy (voice)
Frank Collison
Zoo Keeper
Al 'Red Dog' Weber
Barker
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 6, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 17, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.4x
-$14.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caroline Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Thompson, William Joyce
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Buddy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.1M
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Pictures, American Zoetrope, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caroline Thompson
Caroline Thompson, William Joyce, Gertrude Davies Lintz
Elmer Bernstein
Steve Mason
Jonathan P. Shaw
Fred Fuchs, Steve Nicolaides, Brian Henson, Stephanie Allain, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Caroline Thompson
Director
Caroline Thompson
Screenplay
Steve Mason
Director of Photography
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
William Joyce
Screenplay
Jonathan P. Shaw
Editor
Fred Fuchs
Producer
David Nichols
Production Design
Steve Nicolaides
Producer
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
Dennis Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buddy about?
An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.
Who directed Buddy?
Buddy was directed by Caroline Thompson.
Who stars in Buddy?
The principal cast of Buddy includes Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P. Hall, Paul Reubens.
When was Buddy released and how long is it?
Buddy was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Buddy?
Buddy had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $10.1M at the worldwide box office (0.4 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Buddy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buddy was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Buddy based on a book or true story?
Buddy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gertrude Davies Lintz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buddy?
Buddy holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).