

Butter
“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.
Where to watch Butter in United States
Click a service to open Butter there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Butter streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Starz Apple TV Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Crave, Tubi TV, CTV, Plex | Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | Hoopla | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About Butter
Butter is a 2012 English-language comedy film directed by Jim Field Smith. The cast is led by Jennifer Garner, Yara Shahidi, Hugh Jackman. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free.
Butter was produced by Michael De Luca Productions and Vandalia Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 2012, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Field Smith
- Writers
- Jason A. Micallef
- Release date
- October 5, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Michael De Luca Productions, Vandalia Films
Butter cast & crew
Butter was directed by Jim Field Smith and written by Jason A. Micallef.
The cast features Jennifer Garner as Laura Pickler, Yara Shahidi as Destiny, Hugh Jackman as Boyd Bolton, Ty Burrell as Bob Pickler, Olivia Wilde as Brooke Swinkowski, and Alicia Silverstone as Julie Emmet.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mateo Messina, cinematography is by Jim Denault, and it was produced by Alissa Phillips and Jennifer Garner.
Is Butter worth watching?
Butter holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 428 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Butter is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Butter
In United States, you can stream Butter on Starz Apple TV Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Xumo Play, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Butter

Jennifer Garner
Laura Pickler

Yara Shahidi
Destiny

Hugh Jackman
Boyd Bolton

Ty Burrell
Bob Pickler

Olivia Wilde
Brooke Swinkowski

Alicia Silverstone
Julie Emmet

Rob Corddry
Ethan Emmet

Ashley Greene
Kaitlen Pickler

Pruitt Taylor Vince
Ned Eaten

Kristen Schaal
Carol-Ann Stevenson

Phyllis Smith
Nancy
Garrett Schenck
Orval Flanagan
Butter — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Butter in United States?
Butter is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex in United States.
▸Is Butter on Starz Apple TV Channel?
Yes — Butter is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is Butter in?
Butter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Butter?
Butter runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Butter rated?
Butter is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 428 ratings.











