Where to watch Buddies(1985)
In the United States, Buddies is available to stream on Here TV. It's also free on Kanopy and Vimeo.
Where to stream Buddies
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Here TV
Free
Kanopy
Vimeo
Data updated on October 8, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Buddies plot summary
...The first dramatic movie about AIDS
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.
Details
- Release date
- September 12, 1985
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Arthur J. Bressan, Jr.
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 8.2 / 10 · 55 votes
Buddies trailer
Cast
- Geoff EdholmRobert Willow
David SchachterDavid Bennett- Libby SainesMrs. Bennett
David RoseSteve- Billy LuxEdward
- Joyce KornLynn
- Susan SchneiderSylvia Douglas
- Tracy VivatNurse
- Damon HairstonGym Instructor
FAQ
Where can I watch Buddies?
In the United States, Buddies is available to stream on Here TV. It's also free on Kanopy and Vimeo.
How long is Buddies?
Buddies runs 1h 21m (81 minutes).
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