Best friends Clara and Sydney are on the brink of heading off to college when they decide to take one last adventure together. Their mission: a cross-country road trip to rescue Sydney’s beloved pet lizard, Buddy Charles, from her ex-boyfriend. Along the way, they encounter ridiculous detours, quirky strangers, and moments of deep reflection. But Clara is hiding a life-changing secret that could alter their friendship forever. As they race against time, both girls must confront what their bond truly means—and whether it can survive the truth.
Title: Saving Buddy Charles
Year: 2025
Type: Movie
Country: United States
Language: English
Director: Grace Wethor
Writer: Jillian Shea Spaeder
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, LGBTQ+
Stars: Analesa Fisher, Jillian Shea Spaeder, Ariel Martin, Ian Boggs, Josh Sussman, Kennedy Garcia, Grace Wethor, Tobie Windham, Jackie Goldberg, Christopher Carroll
Runtime: 90 minutes
Release Date: December 16, 2025 (streaming on Tubi)
Platform: Tubi (exclusive for first three months)
Rating: Not rated (family-friendly indie comedy)