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Buddy Buddy
“The greatest movie buddies of all time are back!”
62%
Movie
1h 36m
AI Analysis
Buddy Buddy (1981) — AI movie analysis
WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of Buddy Buddy (1981) — a movie tagged as Comedy and Crime with funny moods and steady pacing.
Story & themes: During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed neighbor contemplates suicide over marital problems. Our models also surface themes such as identity, conflict, and relationships from synopsis and genre signals.
Watch context: Best suited for date night and casual background watching. Expect steady storytelling (~96 min).
Community signal: TMDb members rate Buddy Buddy 62% (111 votes) — solid community ratings for this movie.
AI verdict
Use this AI analysis as a quick read on Buddy Buddy before you watch — trailer, TMDb reviews, and licensed streaming links on this page help you decide.
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Audience & engagement
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TMDb audience score
62%
from 111 TMDb votes
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Synopsis
During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed neighbor contemplates suicide over marital problems.
Quick facts
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- 1981-04-02
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- TMDB rating
- 6.2
- TMDB ID
- 36133
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Buddy Buddy (1981)?
Buddy Buddy is available for discovery on WatchMind. You can find official links to rent, buy, or stream from licensed digital stores like Apple TV and Amazon in our "Where to Watch" section.
Is there an official trailer for Buddy Buddy?
Yes, you can watch the official trailer for Buddy Buddy directly on this page. We pull the latest video metadata from TMDb and play it via YouTube integration.
What is Buddy Buddy about?
During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed neighbor contemplates suicide over marital problems.
Is there an AI analysis for Buddy Buddy?
Yes. WatchMind publishes an AI analysis on this page — tone, pacing, audience fit, and community scores from TMDb metadata and recommendation models (not a chatbot). Scroll to the AI Analysis section or read the meta description summary.
How long is the movie Buddy Buddy?
The official runtime for Buddy Buddy is approximately 96 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Directors & writers
Cast
Jack Lemmon
Victor Clooney
Walter Matthau
Trabucco
Paula Prentiss
Celia Clooney
Klaus Kinski
Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot
Dana Elcar
Capt. Hubris
Miles Chapin
Eddie, the Bellhop
Michael Ensign
Assistant Manager
Joan Shawlee
Receptionist
- F
Fil Formicola
Rudy 'Disco' Gambola
- C
C.J. Hunt
Kowalski
- B
Bette Raya
Mexican Maid
- R
Ronnie Sperling
Hippy Husband
- S
Suzie Galler
Pregnant Wife
- J
John Schubeck
Newscaster
Ed Begley Jr.
Lieutenant #1
- F
Frank Farmer
Lieutenant #2
- T
Tom Kindle
Highway Patrolman #1
- B
Biff Manard
Highway Patrolman #2
Audience notes
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