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Factotum

2005·Movie
1h 34min·R
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic717.5Rotten Tomatoes74%62%

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A , drama: .

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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What matters most is how well you walk through the fire

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.
Bleak realismCharacter studyExistential themesAlcoholismLos AngelesPovertyDrifterWorking classMelancholy

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Directed by:
Bent Hamer, Eric D. Howell, Lynn Younglove
Written by:
Bent Hamer, Jim Stark, Charles Bukowski
Produced by:
Bent Hamer, Jim Stark, Christine K. Walker
Composed by:
Erik S. Watland, Petter Fladeby, Richard Sveen

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Factotum?

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In the United States, Factotum is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Factotum worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 71).

Will I feel good after watching Factotum?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Factotum plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.