Butter

Butter

A comedy about sex, power and spreading the wealth.

Directed by Jim Field Smith

Produced by Michael De Luca Productions, Vandalia Films

201291 min5.9 / 10

A quirky small-town comedy about butter carving competition that blends Midwestern charm with satirical edge and eccentric characters.

An adopted girl discovers her talent for butter carving and finds herself pitted against an ambitious local woman in their Iowa town's annual contest.

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  • Is Butter sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Butter easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Butter scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Butter violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Butter end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Rarity50

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Surprise38

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Love20

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Like Butter

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Butter

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Butter, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Butter, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Butter, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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