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Buddy

5.019971h 24mPGMovieAdventureFamilyComedy

In the 1930s, eccentric animal lover Trudy adopts a sickly baby gorilla named Buddy and raises him alongside chimpanzees as if they were her human children. As Buddy grows into an 800-pound adult, his immense strength and unpredictable…

DirectorCaroline Thompson
WritersCaroline Thompson·William Joyce
ProducersFred Fuchs·Steve Nicolaides

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Caroline Thompson

RRRene Russo
Rene Russo
Trudy Lintz
RCRobbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Bill Lintz
ACAlan Cumming
Alan Cumming
Dick Croner
IHIrma P. Hall
Irma P. Hall
Emma
PRPaul Reubens
Paul Reubens
Professor Spatz
JAJohn Aylward
John Aylward
Joe Bowman
MKMimi Kennedy
Mimi Kennedy
Mrs. Bowman
PHPhilip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
Minister
DCDane Cook
Dane Cook
Fair Cop
MMMichael Reid MacKay
Michael Reid MacKay
Skinny Man
JEJohn Ennis
John Ennis
Policeman
FWFrank Welker
Frank Welker
Buddy (voice)

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Buddy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Buddy?

Buddy isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Buddy on Netflix?

No, Buddy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Buddy on Amazon Prime Video?

Buddy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Buddy for free?

Buddy isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Buddy based on a true story?

Yes — Buddy is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).