Butter (2020 film)
Butter (also titled Butter's Final Meal)[4] is a 2020 American drama film directed by Paul A. Kaufman and starring Mira Sorvino, Mykelti Williamson, Brian Van Holt, Ravi Patel, Annabeth Gish and Alex Kersting. It is based on the novel of the same name by Erin Jade Lange.[5]
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| Directed by | Paul A. Kaufman |
| Written by | Paul A. Kaufman |
| Based on | Butter by Erin Jade Lange |
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| Cinematography | Greg Gardiner |
| Edited by | Garry M.B. Smith |
| Music by | Jeff Toyne |
Production company | Power of Us Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Blue Fox Entertainment |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $114,036[3] |
The film will be released on VOD and select theaters by Blue Fox Entertainment on February 25, 2022.[2]
Cast
- Alex Kersting as Butter[6]
- McKaley Miller as Anna McGinn[6]
- Adain Bradley as Trent[6]
- Jack Griffo as Parker[6]
- Matthew Gold as Tucker Smith[6]
- Mira Sorvino as Marian[7]
- Mykelti Williamson as Professor Dunn[6]
- Ravi Patel as Doctor Bean[6]
- Annabeth Gish as Doctor Jennice[8]
- Brian Van Holt as Frank[5]
- Monte Markham as Dr. Kaufman[5]
Release
Butter was released on VOD and select theaters by Blue Fox Entertainment on February 25, 2022.[2] The film was screened at the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival[6] and the Socially Relevant Film Festival in 2020.[4]
Reception
Box office
In the United States and Canada, the film earned $73,937 from 308 theaters in its opening weekend.[9]
Critical response
John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter gave the film a negative review and wrote, "While it may resonate for some young viewers, anyone whose reality really resembles that of the film's protagonist should probably look elsewhere."[6]
References
- "CINEQUEST WORld's PREMIER BUTTER by Iride Aparicio".
- A Bullied High Schooler Plans a Web Stunt in 'Butter' Official Trailer
- "Butter (2020)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- Martin, John Henry (December 2, 2020). "'Butter's Final Meal': A film about bullying will be shared with Napa Valley students". Napa Valley Register. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- N'Duka, Amanda (December 7, 2018). "Mykelti Williamson, Ravi Patel, Annabeth Gish, Newcomer Alex Kersting Plus More Join Mira Sorvino In 'Butter'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- DeFore, John (April 2, 2020). "'Butter': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- N'Duka, Amanda (October 15, 2018). "Mira Sorvino To Topline Indie Drama 'Butter' From Paul A. Kaufman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- Kay, Jeremy (May 18, 2020). "Mira Sorvino drama 'Butter' joins Arclight Films Cannes virtual market slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Domestic 2022 Weekend 8". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 1, 2022.