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My Name is Batlir, not Butler (2018): Cast & Box Office

My Name is Batlir, not Butler (2018) movie poster

My Name is Batlir, not Butler is a 2018 fantasy drama directed by Stare Yildirim, starring Can Sipahi as Batlır, Çınar Mikael Ancelo Manopulo and Akasya Asıltürkmen. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $1,023 worldwide.

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My Name is Batlir, not Butler (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Stare Yildirim
Genres
Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Turkish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is My Name is Batlir, not Butler About?

The premise of My Name is Batlir, not Butler without spoilers.

A young man, often mistaken for overweight due to his unusually large head, struggles to fit in and be seen as normal. He introduces himself as Batlır, correcting those who mishear his name as Butler. Feeling like an outcast, he finds solace in communicating with 52 Hertz, a whale believed to be the loneliest in the world, who has become his closest friend. The story explores themes of acceptance, loneliness, and finding connection in unexpected places, rooted in Anatolian folklore about a baby's appearance reflecting the mother's pregnancy cravings.

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Cast & crew

My Name is Batlir, not Butler Cast & Characters

Can Sipahi leads the cast as Batlır, with Çınar Mikael Ancelo Manopulo as Çocuk Batlır and Akasya Asıltürkmen as 52 Hertz (voice). Directed by Stare Yildirim; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

My Name is Batlir, not Butler Box Office

My Name is Batlir, not Butler grossed $1,023 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$1K

International
$1K
Details

My Name is Batlir, not Butler Also Known As

Also known as “Batlır”.

Also known as
  • Batlır

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FAQ

My Name is Batlir, not Butler FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of My Name is Batlir, not Butler, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Name is Batlir, not Butler?

My Name is Batlir, not Butler runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was My Name is Batlir, not Butler released?

My Name is Batlir, not Butler was released on November 8, 2018.

Who directed My Name is Batlir, not Butler?

My Name is Batlir, not Butler was directed by Stare Yildirim.

Who is in the cast of My Name is Batlir, not Butler?

My Name is Batlir, not Butler stars Can Sipahi as Batlır, Çınar Mikael Ancelo Manopulo as Çocuk Batlır and Akasya Asıltürkmen as 52 Hertz (voice), among 12 credited actors.

How much did My Name is Batlir, not Butler make at the box office?

My Name is Batlir, not Butler grossed $1,023 worldwide.

Does My Name is Batlir, not Butler have a post-credit scene?

No. My Name is Batlir, not Butler has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is My Name is Batlir, not Butler in?

The original language of My Name is Batlir, not Butler is Turkish.

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