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Buddies

19851h 21min
Drama

Directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.

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.

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Top cast

  • Geoff Edholm

    Robert Willow

  • David Schachter

    David Schachter

    David Bennett

  • Libby Saines

    Mrs. Bennett

  • David Rose

    David Rose

    Steve

  • Billy Lux

    Edward

  • Joyce Korn

    Lynn

  • Susan Schneider

    Sylvia Douglas

  • Tracy Vivat

    Nurse

  • Damon Hairston

    Gym Instructor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Buddies online?

As of November 4, 2026, Buddies is available to stream on Here TV, YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Vimeo in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions β€” streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.

Is Buddies on Netflix?

No β€” Buddies is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Here TV, YouTube Free, Kanopy, and Vimeo instead.

Can I rent or buy Buddies online?

Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for Buddies in United States right now.

In which countries can I stream Buddies?

As of November 4, 2026, Buddies is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Germany and United States, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β€” data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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