Buddies is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Buddies (1985) runs 1 h 21 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.2 from 56 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 21 min — ends 9:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: September 12, 1985
TMDB rating: 8.2 / 10 from 56 votes
Director: Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Starring: Geoff Edholm, David Schachter, Libby Saines, David Rose
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Buddies?: Buddies is 1 h 21 min long (81 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Buddies rated?: Buddies is rated NR in the US.
Is Buddies a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Buddies?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Here TV (subscription), Kanopy (free), Vimeo (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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