Quick answer
Buddy is 1 hr 36 min long (96 minutes), rated R.
Buddy opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026. It arrives on digital rental and purchase (Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play) on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- U.S. release
- August 28, 2026
- Where
- Theaters
- Streaming / digital
- October 13, 2026
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- R
About Buddy
Buddy is a black comedy horror film directed by Casper Kelly, starring Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace and Keegan-Michael Key. It opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026.
- Directed by: Casper Kelly
- Cast: Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace, Keegan-Michael Key, Michael Shannon, Patton Oswalt, Madison Skyy Polan
- Distributor (per Wikidata): Roadside Attractions
How to watch Buddy
Buddy is a theatrical release, so it plays in movie theaters first. Studios announce digital purchase/rental and subscription streaming dates separately; it arrives on digital rental and purchase (Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play) on October 13, 2026.
Common questions
When does Buddy come out?
Buddy is listed for release in U.S. theaters on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Where can I watch Buddy?
In movie theaters first. A streaming or digital release date has not been announced; studios set these separately, and we add them here when they're confirmed.
How long is Buddy?
The listed runtime is 96 minutes (1 h 36 min).
What is Buddy rated?
It is listed as rated R.
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- Release details imported from Wikidata.
