Buddy

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Buddy

2019

1h 26m

Documentary

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Filmmakers examine the close bond between people and their service dogs.

Cary Darling

Houston Chronicle

After seeing "Buddy," viewers who have dogs at home probably will want to hug them a little tighter, while those who don't might wish they had.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 27, 2019

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Amberly McAteer

Globe and Mail

In resisting the urge to roll over into the sappy-dog genre, Buddy instead elevates the stories it tells: It's ultimately about love, resilience and lessons we can all take in.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 21, 2019

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Guy Lodge

Variety

"Buddy" doesn't need to be as delicate and intelligent as it is to work, but its thoughtful, unsentimental gaze makes an already guaranteed awww-fest into something more substantially affecting.

May 4, 2019

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Doris Toumarkine

FilmDINGHY.com

A genuinely fresh take on "dog films" that, thanks to both the doc's dutiful furry stars and their grateful human co-stars, amounts to solid entertainment for all ages and screens.

Feb 11, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It lovingly pays tribute to the spirit of these great service dogs.

Rated: B

Nov 2, 2019

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Buddy presents a world where there is less of a social gap between humans and other species than is often assumed, where love for a dog can mean every bit as much as love for a human.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 31, 2019

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Very sweet. Wonderful to see legitimate service dogs at work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

A beautiful film...particularly of interest to animal lovers but really everyone should see this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Heddy Honigmann

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Heddy Honigmann

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John Appel

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Jessica de Koning

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Synopsis

Filmmakers examine the close bond between people and their service dogs.

Director: Heddy Honigmann
Producer: John Appel
Screenwriter: Heddy Honigmann
Distributor: Self Distributed
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Dutch
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 17, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2019
Runtime: 1h 26m

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