The Buddy System (1984)
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.
- Date of release
- 1984-05-04
- TMDB
- 4.9 / 10 (15)
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director
- Glenn Jordan
Casting
- Richard Dreyfuss — Joe
- Susan Sarandon — Emily
- Nancy Allen — Carrie
- Jean Stapleton — Mrs. Price
- Wil Wheaton — Tim
- Edward Winter — Jim Parks
- Keene Curtis — Dr. Knitz
- Tom Lacy — The Man Who Gives Emily the Test
- Lee Weaver — Ray
- Carolyn Coates — Teacher
- Milton Selzer — Landlord
- Todd Everett — Frank
Interesting facts
The Buddy System is a 1984 American romantic comedy film starring Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen, Wil Wheaton and Jean Stapleton. The film was directed by Glenn A. Jordan who is better known for directing and producing numerous television films and television dramas. The film follows the story of a cautious single mother who forms an unlikely friendship with her son's school security guard. The Buddy System was Wil Wheaton's first major film role and his second non-television role after the 1983 film Hambone and Hillie.
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