Movie

Factotum

“What matters most is how well you walk through the fire”

★ 6.2(222)20051h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Bent Hamer
Release date: 2005-04-25
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $2,708,087
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Norway
Studio: Bulbul Films

Factotum — trailer

About Factotum

Factotum is a 2005 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Bent Hamer, starring Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor and Marisa Tomei. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 222 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Factotum in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.

Cast

Matt Dillon

Henry Chinaski

Lili Taylor

Jan

Marisa Tomei

Laura

Fisher Stevens

Manny

Didier Flamand

Pierre

Adrienne Shelly

Jerry

Karen Young

Grace

Thomas Lyons

Tony Endicott

Dean Brewington

Old Black Man

James Cada

Bald Man

James Michael Detmar

Smithson

Kurt Schweickhardt

Ice Plant Supervisor

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookgamblinghorse raceinterviewalcoholismstrip clubnorwaybeautiful womanauthorlos angeles, californiawriteralcoholicliquor storeunemployment

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Factotum in Mexico?+

Factotum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Factotum on Netflix?+

Factotum is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Factotum?+

Factotum has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Factotum?+

Factotum stars Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens and Didier Flamand.

When did Factotum come out?+

Factotum is a 2005 movie directed by Bent Hamer.

What genre is Factotum?+

Factotum is Drama film.

Who directed Factotum?+

Factotum was directed by Bent Hamer.