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buddy movie

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noun

  1. a genre of film dealing with the relationship and adventures of two friends

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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There wasn't much more enthusiasm from The Times's Kevin Maher, who awarded the film just two stars and called it "a painfully derivative buddy movie".

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

“We ended up honing in on the buddy movie trope because Pat was such a great character. And Sam was obviously the Robin to his Batman,” said Bhala Lough.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

Even though half of it is a buddy movie, I was trying to make the other half like a home invasion film.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2023

A buddy movie about people of different backgrounds overcoming their prejudices or a story of heroism or selflessness or perseverance against obvious evil can rouse and energize us.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023

In this Billy Crystal buddy movie, he’s stuck in a slump.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2021

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