Butter (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Butter is a comedy film directed by Jim Field Smith, running about 90 minutes. “A comedy about sex, power and spreading the wealth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An adopted girl discovers her talent for butter carving and finds herself pitted against an ambitious local woman in their Iowa town's annual contest.
Who’s in it. Butter stars Jennifer Garner as Laura Pickler, Hugh Jackman as Boyd Bolton, Ty Burrell as Bob Pickler and Olivia Wilde as Brooke Swinkowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Butter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $175.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV 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 Butter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butter (2011)?
- In US, Butter is available to stream on Starz Apple TV 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 Butter worth watching?
- Butter holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butter?
- Butter stars Jennifer Garner, Hugh Jackman, Ty Burrell, Olivia Wilde and Alicia Silverstone.
- When was Butter released?
- Butter was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.