Factotum
2005 · Movie · R · 94 min · ★ 6.2 · 73% critics
A drifting writer scrapes by in Los Angeles, bouncing between short-term jobs that won’t get in the way of putting words on the page. As drinking, gambling, and messy relationships pull at him, he tries to keep his focus on the one thing that feels like it matters: writing.
Based on Factotum
Where to watch
Watch free on Tubi, Kanopy, Plex +2 more.
2 hours to watch.
Free
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-04-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 73/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (221 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quiet, darkly funny character study about a drifting would-be writer and self-sabotage; Not for you if you need a fast plot, upbeat vibes, or a likable lead, and it may appeal to fans of Nurse Betty or Miami Blues.
Pros: dry, witty humor; sharp dialogue; strong lead performances | Cons: slow-burn pacing; thin plot; hard-to-like protagonist
Themes
- based on novel or book
- gambling
- horse race
- interview
- alcoholism
- strip club
- norway
- beautiful woman
- author
- los angeles, california
- writer
- alcoholic
- +2 more
Cast & crew
Matt Dillon
as Henry Chinaski
Lili Taylor
as Jan
Marisa Tomei
as Laura
Fisher Stevens
as Manny
Didier Flamand
as Pierre
Adrienne Shelly
as Jerry
Karen Young
as Grace
- TL
Thomas Lyons
as Tony Endicott
- DB
Dean Brewington
as Old Black Man
James Cada
as Bald Man
Directed by Bent Hamer