Factotum (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Factotum is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Bent Hamer, starring Matt Dillon, Marisa Tomei and Lili Taylor. It is partly based on Factotum by Charles Bukowski. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Bent Hamer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- Based on
- Factotum by Charles Bukowski
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Factotum About?
The premise of Factotum without spoilers, adapted from Factotum by Charles Bukowski. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a restless spirit, Henry Chinaski, portrayed by Matt Dillon, drifts through a succession of odd jobs and short-lived relationships. Struggling to find purpose and financial stability, he seeks solace in life’s simple pleasures. His experiences offer a candid and poignant look at the challenges of finding meaning and connection in a world of fleeting moments.
Factotum Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- erection
- writing
- gambling
- drinking
- coitus
- sex in bed
- thong panties
- red panties
- white panties
- strip club
- fondling
- thong
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- leg spreading
- undressing
- sex standing up
- stripper
- panties
- liquor store
- drunk driving
- dancer
- bicycle
- bar
- bartender
- alcoholic
- addiction
- based on novel
- cigarette smoking
- male protagonist
- organ the musical instrument
- vacuuming
- convertible car
- jackhammer
- money
- writer
- intercourse
- silence
- pickle factory
- melting ice
- vomiting
- little person
- men's bathroom
- fired from a job
- bed
- boxer shorts
- abuse
- solitaire
- riding bus
- pierced nipple
- philosophy
- pharmacy
Factotum Cast
Matt Dillon leads the cast, with Marisa Tomei and Lili Taylor. Directed by Bent Hamer.
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Director Bent Hamer
More from Bent Hamer
More films directed by Bent Hamer, best-rated first: Kitchen Stories, O'Horten, 1001 Grams and The Middle Man.
Factotum Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Factotum 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 74% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Factotum Plot Summary
What happens in Factotum from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Henry “Hank” Chinaski is a writer-in-progress who grapples with alcoholism while drifting through a string of dead-end jobs. The film follows his day-to-day grind as he hops between gigs—cleaning a colossal sculpture, delivering ice, toiling in a pickle factory, and working at a bicycle supply warehouse—all the while navigating a revolving door of asocial, often volatile companions who orbit his restless life. Through these erratic shifts, Chinaski encounters a cast of eccentric, frequently alcoholic characters who illuminate the messy beauty and stubborn persistence of his creative impulse.
Full summary
The whole story of Factotum, scene by scene
Factotum Box Office
Factotum grossed $2.7 million worldwide. $808,221 came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
- US & Canada
- $808.2K
- International
- $1.9M
Factotum Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Factotum.
How Well Do You Know Factotum?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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What is the protagonist's full name in Factotum?
Cars in Factotum
20 cars on screen, including the 1977 Ford F-Series and the 1961 Buick Electra 225.
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1961 Buick Electra 225 Minor role -
1966 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1995 Chevrolet C-3500 Minor role
Factotum Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Factótum” and “Tótumfaktum”.
- Also known as
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- Factótum
- Tótumfaktum
- Faktótum
- Фактотум
- פקטוטום
- 삶의 가장자리
- 勤杂多面手
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Barfly, Henry Fool and The Fluffer.
Factotum FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Factotum, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Factotum?
Factotum runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Factotum released?
Factotum was released on August 18, 2006.
Who directed Factotum?
Factotum was directed by Bent Hamer.
More films by Bent Hamer Who is in the cast of Factotum?
Factotum stars Matt Dillon, Marisa Tomei and Lili Taylor.
How much did Factotum make at the box office?
Factotum grossed $2.7 million worldwide ($808,221 domestic, $1.9 million international).
How is Factotum rated?
Factotum has 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Factotum based on a book?
Yes. Factotum is partly adapted from Factotum by Charles Bukowski.
Does Factotum have a post-credit scene?
No. Factotum has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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