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Butter

2012·Movie
1h 31min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A comedy about sex, power and spreading the wealth.

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.
Quirky ComedySmall-Town SatireUnderdog StoryFamily-FriendlyHeartwarming CompetitionEccentric CharactersAmerican HeartlandFeel-Good HumorLight Social Critique

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Butter legally?

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

Is Butter worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Butter rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Butter?

1 h 31 min

Butter runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Butter?

Critics38
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Butter higher (56) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Butter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Butter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Butter in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Butter use?

Disproportionate RetributionReally Gets AroundAmbiguously BiThe TeaseShout-OutGirl-on-Girl is HotDepraved BisexualGood Adultery, Bad AdulteryHeadphones Equal IsolationNice Job Fixing It, Villain!All Love Is UnrequitedLipstick Lesbianand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Butter, including Disproportionate Retribution, Really Gets Around, Ambiguously Bi.