Butter (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2020, Butter is a drama film directed by Paul A. Kaufman, running about 110 minutes. “Popularity has an expiration date.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet - and everyone is invited to watch.
Who’s in it. Butter stars Mira Sorvino as Marian, Alex Kersting as Butter, Annabeth Gish as Doctor Jennice and Mykelti Williamson as Professor Dunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Butter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fuse+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butter (2020)?
- In US, Butter is available to stream on Fuse+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Butter worth watching?
- Butter holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butter?
- Butter stars Mira Sorvino, Alex Kersting, Annabeth Gish, Mykelti Williamson and Brian Van Holt.
- When was Butter released?
- Butter was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.