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Butter

Original title: Butter's Final Meal
  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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McKaley Miller and Alex Kersting in Butter (2020)
A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans?
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A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announ... Read allA lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indiffer... Read allA lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death-live on the Internet-and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their d... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
323
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
12,247
332
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    • Director
      • Paul A. Kaufman
    • Writers
      • Paul A. Kaufman(screenplay)
      • Erin Jade Lange(book by)
    • Stars
      • Mira Sorvino
      • Annabeth Gish
      • Mykelti Williamson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Paul A. Kaufman
    • Writers
      • Paul A. Kaufman(screenplay)
      • Erin Jade Lange(book by)
    • Stars
      • Mira Sorvino
      • Annabeth Gish
      • Mykelti Williamson
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    Releases August 31, 2022
    • 11User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
    • Awards
      • 6 wins

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    Mira Sorvino
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    • Marian
    Annabeth Gish
    Annabeth Gish
    • Doctor Jennice
    Mykelti Williamson
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    • Professor Dunn
    Brian Van Holt
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    • Anna McGinn
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    • Director
      • Paul A. Kaufman
    • Writers
      • Paul A. Kaufman(screenplay)
      • Erin Jade Lange(book by)
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    Enlightening for teens and adults
    IN A NUTSHELL: A lonely obese boy everyone calls "Butter" is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death - live on the Internet - and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn't go through with his plans? The film was written and directed by Paul A. Kaufman, based on the book by Erin Jade Lange.

    THINGS I LIKED: Other than Mira Sorvino, I hadn't seen any of the actors before. Alex Kersting, who plays "Butter" did a really great job. I hope we'll be able to see him in more movies because he's extremely likable and real.

    You get to hear some great saxophone music. Two of my sons played it when they were in middle school. I love that music was illustrated as an effective tool to help teenagers (and anyone else for that matter!) derive emotional strength during trials.

    I liked it when a group of buddies worked on a Bucket List together. I started my Bucket List back when I was a teenager.

    It made me so sad and mad to see so many teenagers behaving so badly and treating one another in such atrocious ways. Teens who might be struggling with social media and how it affects their popularity should watch this.

    THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: Some scenes go on too long.

    There is nothing subtle about the themes in this film.

    There are some bad acting moments, but everyone seemed to be very earnest in their efforts.

    TIPS FOR PARENTS: Bullying A teenager gets a tattoo A boy flips the bird A drunk girl pukes in a swimming pool Teens drink a lot of alcohol A girl slaps a guy and a guy hits another guy Boys force a guy to eat an entire stick of butter

    THEMES: Obesity Discrimination Hope Comfort food Fake friends vs. True friends Popularity Peer pressure Gossip Suicide Blame Judging by appearances Self-esteem Supporting family friends with their weight loss goals Discovering your talents

    You can see the full review on Movie Review Mom YouTube channel.
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    • Release date
      • August 31, 2022 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Butter's Final Meal
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Kaufman Company
      • The Power of Us Entertainment
      • Branded Pictures Entertainment
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $114,036
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $73,937
      • Feb 27, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $114,036
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      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
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