Butter (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Butter is a 2012 comedy directed by Jim Field Smith, starring Ty Burrell, Hugh Jackman and Olivia Wilde. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $175,706 worldwide. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jim Field Smith
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Butter About?
The premise of Butter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this darkly comedic film, Iowa's celebrated butter carving champion, Bob Pickler, finds himself challenged by his wife, Laura, who is desperate to win the coveted title. The competition intensifies with the arrival of a young, talented rival and other unexpected contenders. Laura’s relentless ambition drives her to increasingly elaborate schemes of sabotage and betrayal, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic events as she vies for the top spot.
Butter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- infidelity
- butter
- contest
- state fair
- prostitute
- panties
- political satire
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- extramarital affair
- sabotage
- cuckold
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- lingerie store
- hot pants
- unfaithful wife
- butter sculpting contest
- tight dress
- lesbian interest
- woman on top sex
- girl
- woman
- satire comedy
- dark comedy
- iowa
- bicycle
- girl wears panties
- false testimony
- cowboy hat
- melting face
- social worker
- private conversation
- scheming woman
- scheming wife
- cheat on husband
- prayer of thanks
- contestant
- contest judge
- political campaign
- underground railroad
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- reference to jackie kennedy
- reference to john f. kennedy
- deceased mother
- reference to justin bieber
- reference to miley cyrus
- repressed anger
- hug
- rivalry
- loss of mother
Butter Cast
Ty Burrell leads the cast, with Hugh Jackman and Olivia Wilde. Directed by Jim Field Smith; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Field Smith
Also Starring in Butter
· 2 moreMore from Jim Field Smith
More films directed by Jim Field Smith, best-rated first: She's Out of My League and Goodbye to the Normals.
Butter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Butter 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 43% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
29 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.2 /5
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Butter Plot Summary
What happens in Butter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A story that plunges into the depths of fierce rivalry, BUTTER examines the relentless ambition of Laura Pickler, the devoted wife of Bob Pickler, portrayed by Ty Burrell, who has long held the title of Iowa’s champion butter carver. For a significant span of fifteen years, Laura found joy in supporting her husband, relishing her status as the attractive and devoted partner to Bob, who is not only friendly but also immensely talented in his artistic pursuits. However, when Bob is faced with the pressure to step aside and allow another contender the opportunity to shine, Laura’s indignation propels her to take action and enter the competition herself.
Full summary
The whole story of Butter, scene by scene
Butter Box Office
Butter grossed $175,706 worldwide. $105,018 came from the US and Canada and $70,688 (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$175.7K
- US & Canada
- $105K
- International
- $70.7K
Butter Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Butter.
How Well Do You Know Butter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character who decides to enter the butter carving competition?
Cars in Butter
19 cars on screen, including the 2010 Buick LaCrosse and the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.
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2010 Buick LaCrosse Important role -
2004 Chevrolet Suburban Important role -
2000 Chevrolet Venture Important role -
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role
Butter Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Butter: Deslizando na Trapaça” and “Või sees”.
- Also known as
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- Butter: Deslizando na Trapaça
- Või sees
- I proklisi
- Vaj
- Manteiga
- Maslac
- Yarisma
- Puter
- Как по маслу
- Alles in Butter
- Масло
- La Famille Pickler
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- 黄油大赛
- Η Πρόκληση
- Máslo
- חמאה
- Jak po maśle
- Sviests
- 버터 러버
- Як по маслу
- 奶油擂台
- Món Bơ Hảo Hạng
- อลวน...คนพันธุ์เนย
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Movies Like Butter
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Butter, Duck Butter and Butter Fingers.
Butter FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Butter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Butter?
Butter runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Butter released?
Butter was released on October 5, 2012.
Who directed Butter?
Butter was directed by Jim Field Smith.
More films by Jim Field Smith Who is in the cast of Butter?
Butter stars Ty Burrell, Hugh Jackman and Olivia Wilde, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Butter make at the box office?
Butter grossed $175,706 worldwide ($105,018 domestic, $70,688 international).
How is Butter rated?
Butter has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Butter have a post-credit scene?
No. Butter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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