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Buddy (1997) - Movie Browser

Rene Russo raises a full-grown gorilla in a tuxedo. Your therapy bill says thanks.

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Bonkers biopic energy1990s family movie chaosWealthy people doing crimes

Overview

Comedy Family Adventure Drama

An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.

Content warning

woman director zoo eccentric chimpanzee socialite gorilla

Unconventional motherhoodAnimal captivity ethicsClass privilegeIsolation and belonging

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Jim Henson's Creature Shop gorilla suits hold up weirdly well.

Costume

Rene Russo's 1930s heiress wardrobe deserved its own Oscar campaign.

Acting

Robbie Coltrane doing long-suffering husband is peak cinema.

Best for:Streaming·Friends·Background

Heads up:Emotional

Director

Caroline Thompson

ReleasedJun 6, 1997

Runtime1h 24m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Budget$25M·Revenue$10.1M

Top Cast

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

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