The Buddy System 1984
"One day 11 year old Timmy decided his mother needed a playmate."
Overview
A school truant officer uncovers a young boy's attempt to fake his residential address and subsequently befriends the kid and his mother.
Director: Glenn Jordan
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss
Joe
Susan Sarandon
Emily
Nancy Allen
Carrie
Jean Stapleton
Mrs. Price
Wil Wheaton
Tim
Edward Winter
Jim Parks
Keene Curtis
Dr. Knitz
Tom Lacy
The Man Who Gives Emily the Test
Lee Weaver
Ray
Carolyn Coates
Teacher