Super Buddies

"You don't need superpowers to be a super hero."

2013 1h 21m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 156

FamilyComedy

Synopsis

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When the Buddies stumble upon the Five Power Rings of Inspiron, they all develop super powers, and are enlisted in Captain Canine's battle against the evil Commander Drex. The pups have to master their abilities quick - for the Commander is headed to Earth, determined to defeat Captain Canine.

“You don't need superpowers to be a super hero.”

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Cast

Michael Teigen
Sheriff Dan
Tim Conway
Deputy Sniffer
Kimberley Sustad
Joanne
Maulik Pancholy
Curly (voice)
Genevieve Hannelius
Rosebud (voice)
Harley Graham
Alice
Chris Coppola
Mr. Bull (voice)
Cooper Roth
B-Dawg (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Robert Vince
Writers: Anna McRoberts, Robert Vince
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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81 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Buddies Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Robert Vince, shot by Mark Irwin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brahm Wenger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kelly Herron shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Teigen and Tim Conway and Kimberley Sustad carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You don't need superpowers to be a super hero.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Robert Vince directs. Mark Irwin behind the camera. Brahm Wenger scores. Kelly Herron cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

181 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Part of the "Buddies Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Robert Vince, shot by Mark Irwin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Brahm Wenger. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Kelly Herron shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michael Teigen and Tim Conway and Kimberley Sustad carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "You don't need superpowers to be a super hero.".
9IMDB entry: tt2999390 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Mark Irwin
Original score: Brahm Wenger
Editing: Kelly Herron
Production design: Michael S. Bolton
Costume design: Stephanie Nolin
Runtime: 81 min · 1h 21m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Super Buddies (2013)

Part of

Buddies Collection

A spin-off of the Air Bud series, focusing on the adventures of Buddy and Molly's talking Golden Retriever puppies, including Budderball, Rosebud, B-Dawg, Mudbud, and Buddha