Butter
1998, English. Directed by Peter Gathings Bunche.
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Corrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and join another company. They then frame her cousin/manager for the murder forcing him to go on the run and to try to get the goods on the real killers.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Butter is streaming on MovieSphere+ and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter Gathings BuncheDirector
- Shemar MooreFreddy Roland
- Nia LongCarmen Jones
- Ernie HudsonCurtis '8-Ball' Harris
- Donnie WahlbergRick Damon
- Tony ToddBenzo Al
- Terrence HowardDexter Banks
- Donald FaisonKhaleed
- Salli Richardson-WhitfieldBlusette Ford
- Tommy Lister Jr.House
- Badja DjolaRoscoe
- Ernie Hudson Jr.Marcus
- Nick CorelloMarrotta
Details
- Released
- 13 October 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Gathings Bunche
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Butter: quick answers
Is Butter worth watching?
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How long is Butter?
Butter runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Butter have a post-credits scene?
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Butter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Butter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Butter on?
Butter is streaming on MovieSphere+ and Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Butter?
If you liked Butter, try Section 8, Exit Protocol, Zip Wire.
Who directed Butter?
Butter (1998) was directed by Peter Gathings Bunche and stars Shemar Moore, Nia Long, Ernie Hudson.