SummaryButter (Alex Kersting) is a smart, funny high school junior who happens to be obese. Butter manages to befriend the prettiest girl at school, Anna (McKaley Miller), via social media by pretending to be a jock from another school. Butter fears he can never tell Anna, his secret crush, who he really is - sure she would never accept him and his obes... Read More
Directed By:Paul A. Kaufman
Written By:Paul A. Kaufman, Erin Jade Lange
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Feb 25, 2022
63
Ultimately, it is, like its conflicted hero, sweet and likable, and you wish it well.
Feb 25, 2022
50
Instead of exploring the more complex dynamics of adolescent social structure, it limits itself to an artificial set-up and a superficial level of storytelling, more afterschool special than feature film.
Feb 25, 2022
50
For all its ache and churning emotions, “Butter” winds up being little more than a meager “Afterschool Special.”
Feb 25, 2022
40
While it may resonate for some young viewers, anyone whose reality really resembles that of the film’s protagonist should probably look elsewhere.
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Production Company:
- The Kaufman Company
- The Power of Us Entertainment
- Branded Pictures Entertainment
- Particular Crowd
Release Date:Feb 25, 2022
Duration:1 h 51 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Popularity has an expiration date.
Awards
New York Film Awards
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
Block Island Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Socially Relevant Film Festival NY
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
