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  • 2020
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2020
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 36 m

Summary After six lifelong friends have a five year falling out, Bob (Josh Duhamel), aka “The Bobfather”, reunites his pals for the Buddy Games, an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges with the chance to win a $150,000 pot. Now all bets are off, as the determined dudes fight, claw, and party for the big bucks.

Directed By: Josh Duhamel

Written By: Bob Schwartz, Jude Weng, Josh Duhamel

  • 2020
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2020
  • R
  • Saban Films
  • 1 h 36 m

Buddy Games

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
22
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 10 User Ratings
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Summary After six lifelong friends have a five year falling out, Bob (Josh Duhamel), aka “The Bobfather”, reunites his pals for the Buddy Games, an insane competition of absurd physical and mental challenges with the chance to win a $150,000 pot. Now all bets are off, as the determined dudes fight, claw, and party for the big bucks.

Directed By: Josh Duhamel

Written By: Bob Schwartz, Jude Weng, Josh Duhamel

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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50
Nov 24, 2020
Vulgarity is fine when it’s pure and democratic. But when it’s mixed with sentiment, it feels false. That’s the problem with Buddy Games.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW
30
Nov 27, 2020
The result is yet another paean to arrested male adolescence that should be mandatory viewing in convents to prevent nuns from thinking of renouncing their vows of celibacy.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

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Generally Unfavorable Based on 10 User Ratings
3.8
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3.8
30% Positive
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10% Mixed
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60% Negative
6 Ratings

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Nov 24, 2020
You wouldn’t want to spend five minutes with these insufferably juvenile jerks, let alone an entire movie.
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW
25
Nov 19, 2020
The script is slapdash and daft, and not in a good way. And you almost feel sorry for Swardson being forced to carry it and set the “teabagging” tone. But the viewer is the victim here.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
20
Nov 27, 2020
Semen cocktails, broken testicles and dancefloor laxatives are among myriad reasons to avoid this grim grossout comedy.
By Cath Clarke FULL REVIEW
0
Nov 27, 2020
Talk about toxic masculinity — Buddy Games leaves you feeling dead inside.
By Johnny Oleksinski FULL REVIEW
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Production Company The Long Game
Release Date Nov 24, 2020
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating R
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Awards

Mammoth Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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