BUTA (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, BUTA is a comedy, adventure, animation and history film directed by Kazuhide Tomonaga, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Buta the sword for hire is recruited by the Tufugu Pirates on their voyage to seek a stockpile of treasure. On board he discovers a child Kitsune locked away below deck. After some misunderstandings and with the promise of more money, the two of them go on their own adventure.
Who’s in it. BUTA stars Masaki Terasoma as Buta, Miyuki Sawashiro as Kitsune, Shunsuke Sakuya as Torafugu and Satsuki Yukino as Guppi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, BUTA has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BUTA page.
If you liked it. Fans of BUTA tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BUTA (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for BUTA change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is BUTA worth watching?
- BUTA holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, animation and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in BUTA?
- BUTA stars Masaki Terasoma, Miyuki Sawashiro, Shunsuke Sakuya and Satsuki Yukino.
- When was BUTA released?
- BUTA was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.