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Duck Butter

  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Duck Butter (2018)
Two women, who are dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating and relationships, decide to make a pact to spend 24 hours together hoping to find a new way to create intimacy.
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Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating and relationships, two women make a pact to spend 24 hours together, hoping to find a new way to create intimacy.Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating and relationships, two women make a pact to spend 24 hours together, hoping to find a new way to create intimacy.Dissatisfied with the dishonesty they see in dating and relationships, two women make a pact to spend 24 hours together, hoping to find a new way to create intimacy.

  • Director
    • Miguel Arteta
  • Writers
    • Miguel Arteta
    • Alia Shawkat
  • Stars
    • Alia Shawkat
    • Drew Langer
    • Marc Maron
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Miguel Arteta
    • Writers
      • Miguel Arteta
      • Alia Shawkat
    • Stars
      • Alia Shawkat
      • Drew Langer
      • Marc Maron
    • 32User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
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    The Watchlist With Lakeith Stanfield and Boots Riley of 'Sorry to Bother You'
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    The Watchlist With Lakeith Stanfield and Boots Riley of 'Sorry to Bother You'
    The Watchlist With Lakeith Stanfield and Boots Riley of 'Sorry to Bother You'
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    The Watchlist With Lakeith Stanfield and Boots Riley of 'Sorry to Bother You'
    Jeffrey Wright, Alia Shawkat Take Top Honors at Tribeca
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    Jeffrey Wright, Alia Shawkat Take Top Honors at Tribeca

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    Alia Shawkat
    Alia Shawkat
    • Naima
    Drew Langer
    • News Reporter #1
    • (voice)
    Marc Maron
    Marc Maron
    • Marc
    • (voice)
    Mark Duplass
    Mark Duplass
    • Mark
    Jay Duplass
    Jay Duplass
    • Jay
    Wolf Fleetwood-Ross
    Wolf Fleetwood-Ross
    • The PA
    • (as Wolf Fleetwood Ross)
    Jesus Villarreal
    • The Grip
    Oliver Young
    • The Grip
    Kasra Shokravi
    • The Key Grip
    Michelle West
    Michelle West
    • The 2nd AD
    • (as Shelly West)
    Carlos A. Salazar
    • The Carlos
    Mel Eslyn
    Mel Eslyn
    • The Producer…
    Kumail Nanjiani
    Kumail Nanjiani
    • Jake
    Lindsay Burdge
    Lindsay Burdge
    • Kate
    Armando Ballesteros
    • The DP
    Erin Naifeh
    Erin Naifeh
    • The AC
    Stacy Schneiderman
    • The HMU
    Mae Whitman
    Mae Whitman
    • Ellen
    • Director
      • Miguel Arteta
    • Writers
      • Miguel Arteta
      • Alia Shawkat
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews32

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    8annaprestes

    Loved it

    My father watched this movie and actually called me to say that I should watch it immediately. My father is 68 years old and I'm 20 and bisexual. Duck Butter is just raw, so much like real life. Laia Costa is amazing (AGAIN), the tears and the singing, she's incredible. Also, Alia Shawkat she's always worth it, isn't she? The movie deserves a better rating!
    5Flavio_Flamingo

    Peak 2010's indie

    From the photography to the story, it could not get indier than this. The film aims at throwing a light at the gay women dating scene, but often feels too focused on rich people's problems. Some parts are touching though. Oh, and the title is actually kind of gross.
    9hnkirkman

    Finally, a portrayal of real-life

    I've been using IMDB for years, and I finally created an account just to review this movie.

    Duck Butter captures REAL human emotions, challenges, and conversations. In "24 hours", this movie takes you through all the things you may or may not experience when you're in love. I'm a straight gal, but these actresses represented all the nuances that every couple (regardless of sexual orientation) can experience: clinginess, irrational jealousy, unexplainable sadness, family anger that trickles down into every day life, desire for space and breathing room, and very real arguments about music.

    I love that the movie represented two extremes of the human spectrum -- one person who is vivacious and care-free, and one person who is a little more mild and guarded.

    You'll have fun watching these girls through the motions, and you'll feel sad and cringe-y. Somehow, no matter how crazy people drive us, we know that it was worth all the while to open our hearts to them and to just love them.
    9nyreeadennis

    Raw

    This movie could be compared to Blue is the Warmest Color but this is way better. It does include some of the same things as that movie but this movie actually makes you feel something and in a way it's relatable to any relationship or how we should go about our love life. I also love how raw this movie is like this felt like I was right there in that moment. Great movie. Alia Shawkat you've really outdone yourself and I hope you continue making movies.
    5richard-fieldhouse

    Not an easy movie to like

    Two girls meet at a bar. One is an actor who worries about her motivation (played by Alia Shawkat, who also shares the writing credits). The other was the evening's singer at the bar (played by rising star Laia Costa). The following day they agree to try and spend a complete 24 hours in each other's company to explore their relationship.

    They start out liking each other but as we learn more about them it's not so clear whether we really like them quite so much or whether they'll stay together. The characters are realistic and well acted but they have some strange attitudes and an interest in what might be described as toilet humour if it was even remotely funny - but it wasn't. Each to their own, I suppose.

    Not the best accompaniment to a TV dinner. 5/10.

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    • Trivia
      The film was first written about a male/female couple with a man named Sergio, but Miguel Arteta and Alia Shawkat had much difficulty casting the role. Once Laia Costa auditioned for the film, they felt that she had just the right grasp on the character, so they changed the story to two females.
    • Quotes

      Naima: I have to go to the bathroom.

      Sergio: So do I.

      [They race to the bathroom]

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Zach Braff/Alia Shawkat/Andrew W.K. (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Labyrinth I
      Written & produced by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

      Performed by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

      Courtesy of Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

      From the album "Euclid"

      Courtesy of Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith / © 2015

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Catalan
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Hızlandırılmış Aşk
    • Production company
      • Duplass Brothers Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,877
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,797
      • Apr 29, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,877
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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