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Super Buddies (2013): Cast & Plot

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Super Buddies is a 2013 family comedy directed by Robert Vince, starring Colin Hanks as Megasis / Captain Canine (voice), John Michael Higgins and Trey Loney. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Super Buddies (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Robert Vince
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Super Buddies About?

The premise of Super Buddies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When the Buddies discover the Five Power Rings of Inspiron, they unexpectedly gain superpowers and are recruited by Captain Canine. They must quickly learn to control their new abilities to help him face off against the villainous Commander Drex, who is planning to invade Earth and defeat Captain Canine. The pups' heroic journey tests their friendship and courage as they rise to the challenge.

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Cast & crew

Super Buddies Cast & Characters

Colin Hanks leads the cast as Megasis / Captain Canine (voice), with John Michael Higgins as Drex (voice) and Trey Loney as Bartleby Livingstone. Directed by Robert Vince; 32 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Robert Vince

More films directed by Robert Vince, best-rated first: MVP: Most Valuable Primate, Puppy Star Christmas, Pup Star: Better 2Gether and Pup Star.

Full filmography
Plot

Super Buddies Plot Summary

What happens in Super Buddies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

One year after the events of the previous film, Bartleby Trey Loney Livingstone and his dog Budderball Jeremy Shinder spend the summer at the farm run by Bartleby’s grandfather, Marvin ‘Gramps’ Livingstone John Ratzenberger. On Bartleby’s twelfth birthday, Marvin hands him the first issue of a comic titled Kid Courageous and Captain Canine, which retells the origin of a superhero from the distant planet Inspiron. The story introduces Captain Canine Colin Hanks, a defender sent from Inspiron to Earth to safeguard a set of powerful Rings, a mission complicated by the warlord Drex John Michael Higgins who vies to claim those Rings for himself. The tale also brings in Queen Jorala Fiona Gubelmann, whose caution about the journey colors the adventure.

Full summary

The whole story of Super Buddies, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Super Buddies?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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How old is Bartleby when he receives the first issue of the comic book?

Cars

Cars in Super Buddies

15 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2002 BMW 7 E66.

All 15 cars
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Super Buddies 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2002 BMW 7 E66 in Super Buddies 2002 BMW 7 E66 Minor role
  • 1977 Ford F-Series in Super Buddies 1977 Ford F-Series Minor role
  • 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon in Super Buddies 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon Background role
Details

Super Buddies Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Super Buddies - Verdens Største Helte” and “Les Super Tobby”.

Also known as
  • Super Buddies - Verdens Største Helte
  • Les Super Tobby
  • Les Copains super-héros
  • Пятерка супергероев
  • Super Buddies - As Argolas Mágicas
  • Supercuccioli - I veri supereroi
  • Superpsiaki
  • 超级巴迪
  • Super Buddies: Valpgänget Världens hjältar
  • Szuperkölykök
  • Štěňata v akci
  • Süper Patiler
+8 more
  • חברים סופר על
  • Los Súper Buddies
  • Pentujengi Supersankareina
  • 超級狗狗
  • 수퍼 버디즈
  • Τα Σούπερ Φιλαράκια
  • 超級寶貝狗:正義聯盟
  • ซูเปอร์บั๊ดดี้ แก๊งน้องหมาซูเปอร์ฮีโร่

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FAQ

Super Buddies FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Super Buddies, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Super Buddies?

Super Buddies runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Super Buddies released?

Super Buddies was released on August 7, 2013.

Who directed Super Buddies?

Super Buddies was directed by Robert Vince.

More films by Robert Vince

Who is in the cast of Super Buddies?

Super Buddies stars Colin Hanks as Megasis / Captain Canine (voice), John Michael Higgins as Drex (voice) and Trey Loney as Bartleby Livingstone, among 32 credited actors.

Does Super Buddies have a post-credit scene?

No. Super Buddies has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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