Buddies

Movie
TitleBuddies
User score

8.3

Release dateSep 12, 1985
GenreDrama
DirectorArthur J. Bressan, Jr.
Production countryUnited States of America
Production companiesFilm and Video Workshop
Run time81 min.

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.

Videos

Remastered Trailer

Nov 14, 2019

Official UK Trailer

Jan 2, 2020

"Raise a little hell once in a while!"

Jan 17, 2020

"Am I the love of Steve's life?"

Dec 6, 2019

"I've gotten too close to him"

Nov 28, 2019

"When did you know you were gay?"

Nov 27, 2019

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