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Buddy Boy

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
Buddy Boy (1999)
Psychological DramaPsychological ThrillerDramaThriller

An introvert relieves the tedium of caring for his invalid mother by spying on his neighbor.An introvert relieves the tedium of caring for his invalid mother by spying on his neighbor.An introvert relieves the tedium of caring for his invalid mother by spying on his neighbor.

  • Director
    • Mark Hanlon
  • Writer
    • Mark Hanlon
  • Stars
    • Aidan Gillen
    • Emmanuelle Seigner
    • Susan Tyrrell
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Hanlon
    • Writer
      • Mark Hanlon
    • Stars
      • Aidan Gillen
      • Emmanuelle Seigner
      • Susan Tyrrell
    • 28User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast22

    Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen
    • Francis
    Emmanuelle Seigner
    Emmanuelle Seigner
    • Gloria
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Sal
    Mark Boone Junior
    Mark Boone Junior
    • Vic
    Harry Groener
    Harry Groener
    • Father Gillespie
    Hector Elias
    Hector Elias
    • Mr. Salcedo
    Jon Huertas
    Jon Huertas
    • Omar
    Richard Assad
    Richard Assad
    • Haroonian
    Kellie Waymire
    Kellie Waymire
    • Ireland
    Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay
    • Ken
    Darryl Henriques
    Darryl Henriques
    • Doctor
    Michael Halsey
    Michael Halsey
    • Brian
    Pamela Gordon
    Pamela Gordon
    • Marilyn
    Tom McCleister
    Tom McCleister
    • Mr. Jones
    Irene Roseen
    Irene Roseen
    • Navajo Clad Woman
    Jessica Gaona
    • Love Pendant Girl
    Thomas Prisco
    • Yoga Man
    Joyce Guy
    Joyce Guy
    • Another Woman
    • Director
      • Mark Hanlon
    • Writer
      • Mark Hanlon
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    User reviews28

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    Related interests

    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The film's editor Hughes Winborne can be seen as Francis's father in the photograph of Francis's family. He's the one with the black horn-rimmed glasses.
    • Connections
      References Blue Velvet (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      In Acient Times II: Erotica
      Written by Pepijn Houwen (as P. Houwen), Harold Gielen (as H. Gielen), Loek Peeters (as L. Peeters), Erwin Hermsen (as E. Hersman) and Floris de Jonge (as F. de Jonnage)
      Performed by Mangled
      Courtesy of Pavement Music

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 24, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Недоносок
    • Production companies
      • Independent Pictures (II)
      • Woods Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,597
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,651
      • Mar 26, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,597
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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