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Buddy Boy (2000): Ratings & Box Office

Buddy Boy (2000) movie poster

Buddy Boy is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Mark Hanlon. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $12,597 worldwide. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
63%
worldwide gross
$12.6K
Metascore
36
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Buddy Boy (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Mark Hanlon
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Buddy Boy About?

The premise of Buddy Boy without spoilers.

Francis’s deep devotion to his mother is challenged by her harsh treatment, leading him into a disturbing spiral. His fascination with a mysterious neighbor, Gloria, further complicates his life, triggering a descent into paranoia and unsettling him with dark revelations. As he struggles to understand the events unfolding around him, Francis's perception of reality becomes increasingly distorted, pushing him towards a terrifying breakdown.

Buddy Boy Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • voyeur
  • voyeurism
  • panties
  • downward spiral
  • catholic
  • vegan
  • girl wears panties
  • social outcast
  • misfit
  • schizophrenia
  • mental illness
  • stuttering
+18 more
  • stutter
  • speech impediment
  • masturbation
  • priest
  • catholic priest
  • actress playing male role
  • wooden leg
  • virgin
  • seizure
  • hallucination
  • cannibalism
  • vegetarian
  • alcoholism
  • confession booth
  • murder
  • atheism
  • strong language
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Buddy Boy

Directed by Mark Hanlon.

From the director

More from Mark Hanlon

One more film directed by Mark Hanlon: Buddy Boy.

Full filmography
Ratings

Buddy Boy Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Buddy Boy 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic.

Box office

Buddy Boy Box Office

Buddy Boy grossed $12,597 worldwide.

2000 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.6K

US & Canada
$12.6K
Videos

Buddy Boy Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Buddy Boy.

Buddy Boy | Part 1
Cars

Cars in Buddy Boy

9 cars on screen, including the 2001 Honda Accord and the 1988 Chevrolet C-1500.

All 9 cars
  • 2001 Honda Accord in Buddy Boy 2001 Honda Accord Important role
  • 1988 Chevrolet C-1500 in Buddy Boy 1988 Chevrolet C-1500 Minor role
  • 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 in Buddy Boy 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 E W124 Minor role
  • 1995 Toyota Camry in Buddy Boy 1995 Toyota Camry Minor role
Details

Buddy Boy Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Američka lepota” and “Amerikanski prelesti, amerikanikí omorfiá”.

Also known as
  • Američka lepota
  • Amerikanski prelesti, amerikanikí omorfiá
  • Postamerikanskiy ornament
  • Krasa po-amerykansʹky
  • Belleza americana
  • 아메리칸 뷰티
  • Beauté américaine
  • Frumusete Americana
  • Amerikan Gözəli
  • Amerikai szépség
  • Beleza Americana
  • Красота по-американски
+20 more
  • Amerikan Güzeli
  • Americká krása
  • 美国丽人
  • אמריקן ביוטי
  • Америчка лепота
  • アメリカン・ビューティー
  • Frumusețea americană
  • Американски прелести
  • อเมริกัน บิวตี้
  • Краса по-американськи
  • 美國心玫瑰情
  • Amerikāņu skaistums
  • Amerikos grožybės
  • زیبای امریکایی
  • Vrtlog života
  • Tabamatu ilu
  • Lepota po ameriško
  • Vẻ Đẹp Mỹ
  • 美麗有罪
  • American beauty, ამერიკული სილამაზე

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FAQ

Buddy Boy FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Buddy Boy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Buddy Boy?

Buddy Boy runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Buddy Boy released?

Buddy Boy was released on March 24, 2000.

Who directed Buddy Boy?

Buddy Boy was directed by Mark Hanlon.

More films by Mark Hanlon

How much did Buddy Boy make at the box office?

Buddy Boy grossed $12,597 worldwide.

How is Buddy Boy rated?

Buddy Boy has 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.

Does Buddy Boy have a post-credit scene?

No. Buddy Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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