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Factotum

2005 · 1h 34m · Released

R Drama

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.

Read the book by Charles Bukowski

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.1 The Movie Database
6.6 IMDb
62% Rotten Tomatoes
75 Metacritic

Where to stream Factotum

Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Plex.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

FACTOTUM - TRAILER

Top cast and crew

Bent Hamer Director
Matt Dillon Henry Chinaski
Lili Taylor Jan
Marisa Tomei Laura
Fisher Stevens Manny
DF Didier Flamand Pierre
Adrienne Shelly Jerry
Karen Young Grace
TL Thomas Lyons Tony Endicott
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Frequently asked questions about Factotum

Where can I watch Factotum in the United States?

Factotum is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Factotum for free?

Factotum streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Factotum?

Factotum scores 6.1 on The Movie Database, 6.6 on IMDb, 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 75 on Metacritic.

Who stars in Factotum?

Factotum stars Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens, and Didier Flamand. Bent Hamer is the director.

How long is Factotum?

Factotum runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).

When did Factotum come out?

Factotum was released on April 25, 2005.

Which studio made Factotum?

Factotum was produced by Bulbul Films, StarkSales Inc., and Pandora Film in Norway, Germany, and the United States.

What was the budget for Factotum?

Factotum was made on a budget of $1,000,000.

How much did Factotum make at the box office?

Factotum grossed $2,708,087 worldwide, against a budget of $1,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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