

Factotum
“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.
Where to watch Factotum in United States
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Where is Factotum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Icon Film Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla, Plex | — |
About Factotum
Factotum is a 2005 English-language drama film directed by Bent Hamer. The cast is led by Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome.
Factotum was produced by Bulbul Films, StarkSales Inc., and Pandora Film and made in Norway and Germany. It was released on April 25, 2005, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Writers
- Jim Stark, Bent Hamer
- Release date
- April 25, 2005
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Norway, Germany
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Bulbul Films, StarkSales Inc., Pandora Film
Factotum cast & crew
Factotum was directed by Bent Hamer and written by Jim Stark and Bent Hamer.
The cast features Matt Dillon as Henry Chinaski, Lili Taylor as Jan, Marisa Tomei as Laura, Fisher Stevens as Manny, Didier Flamand as Pierre, and Adrienne Shelly as Jerry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kristin Asbjørnsen, cinematography is by John Christian Rosenlund, and it was produced by Jim Stark and Bent Hamer.
Is Factotum worth watching?
Factotum holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 222 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Factotum is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Factotum
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Cast of Factotum

Matt Dillon
Henry Chinaski

Lili Taylor
Jan

Marisa Tomei
Laura

Fisher Stevens
Manny

Didier Flamand
Pierre

Adrienne Shelly
Jerry

Karen Young
Grace
Thomas Lyons
Tony Endicott
Dean Brewington
Old Black Man

James Cada
Bald Man

James Michael Detmar
Smithson
Kurt Schweickhardt
Ice Plant Supervisor
Factotum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Factotum in United States?
Factotum is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Factotum on Kanopy?
Yes — Factotum is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Factotum in?
Factotum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Factotum?
Factotum runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Factotum rated?
Factotum is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 222 ratings.











