Battling Butler (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1926, Battling Butler is a comedy film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 77 minutes. “Gloves seemed to hit him from all sides!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A meek millionaire masquerades as a boxing star to win a girl's heart.
Who’s in it. Battling Butler stars Buster Keaton as Alfred Butler, Snitz Edwards as Alfred's Valet, Sally O'Neil as The Mountain Girl and Walter James as The Mountain Girl's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Battling Butler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battling Butler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battling Butler tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Battling Butler (1926)?
- In US, Battling Butler is available to stream on IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Battling Butler worth watching?
- Battling Butler holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battling Butler?
- Battling Butler stars Buster Keaton, Snitz Edwards, Sally O'Neil, Walter James and Budd Fine.
- When was Battling Butler released?
- Battling Butler was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.