Butter

1998·Movie
1h 41min·R
34
BadGoodWatch score

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Butter fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime and show business

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

Corrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and join another company. They then frame her cousin/manager for the murder forcing him to go on the run and to try to get the goods on the real killers.
Crime ThrillerMusic Industry CorruptionFramed ProtagonistOn-the-Run NarrativeConspiracyGrittyUnderdog StoryFast-Paced90s VibeJustice Quest

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Butter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Butter legally?

Butter is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Butter worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Butter rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is Butter?

1 h 41 min

Butter runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Butter?

Critics57
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see Butter much the same way.

What language is Butter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Butter?

9CAGBGGGHIEKENGUSZA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Butter in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Butter use?

One-Word TitleHooker with a Heart of GoldHappily AdoptedInsistent TerminologyGirl-on-Girl is HotControl FreakLove TriangleIt Meant Something to MeCloset KeyPrecision F-StrikeAmbiguously BiReally Gets Aroundand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Butter, including One-Word Title, Hooker with a Heart of Gold, Happily Adopted.

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