Buddies
1989, Japanese. Directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 3 November 1989
- Original title
- あ・うん
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Tsutomu Nakamura
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Buddies: quick answers
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How long is Buddies?
Buddies runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Buddies have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Buddies on?
Buddies isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 November 1989. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Buddies?
If you liked Buddies, try Look Back, Tokyo Story, From Up on Poppy Hill.
Who directed Buddies?
Buddies (1989) was directed by Yasuo Furuhata and stars Ken Takakura, Sumiko Fuji, Eiji Bandō.