The Buddy System
1984, English. Directed by Glenn Jordan.
One day 11 year old Timmy decided his mother needed a playmate.
A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 4 May 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary Agnes Donoghue
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How long is The Buddy System?
The Buddy System runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Buddy System have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Buddy System on?
The Buddy System isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 May 1984. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Buddy System?
If you liked The Buddy System, try Heaven Help Us, Friends, 1984.
Who directed The Buddy System?
The Buddy System (1984) was directed by Glenn Jordan and stars Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen.