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Butter

2012·Movie·R·91 min·5.9(428)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesStarz Apple TV Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, PlexAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
CanadaCrave, Tubi TV, CTV, PlexGoogle Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaHooplaFetch TV
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Superfresh Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
South KoreaGoogle 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
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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

Jennifer Garner

Laura Pickler

Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi

Destiny

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Boyd Bolton

Ty Burrell

Ty Burrell

Bob Pickler

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Brooke Swinkowski

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Julie Emmet

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Ethan Emmet

Ashley Greene

Ashley Greene

Kaitlen Pickler

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Ned Eaten

Kristen Schaal

Kristen Schaal

Carol-Ann Stevenson

Phyllis Smith

Phyllis Smith

Nancy

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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.

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