Factotum (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Factotum is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Bent Hamer, running about 94 minutes. “What matters most is how well you walk through the fire” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
Who’s in it. Factotum stars Matt Dillon as Henry Chinaski, Lili Taylor as Jan, Marisa Tomei as Laura and Fisher Stevens as Manny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Factotum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Factotum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Factotum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Factotum (2005)?
- In US, Factotum is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Factotum worth watching?
- Factotum holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Factotum?
- Factotum stars Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens and Didier Flamand.
- When was Factotum released?
- Factotum was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.