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buddy movie

British  

noun

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

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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

The Lakers would be morphing from basketball team to buddy movie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2024

There’s a love story between Marty’s parents and there’s also a buddy movie — Marty and Doc putting their friendship on the line.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 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

While “Dog” is a man-beast buddy movie, it’s also preoccupied with grief, trauma and the challenges of post-combat life.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2022