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Butley

His wife just left him for another man. And so did his boyfriend.

6.7(13)19742h 7m
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Where to watch Butley in Canada

Butley is streaming on Kino Film Collection in Canada. Availability checked 8 June 2026.

About Butley

Butley is a 1974 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Harold Pinter, starring Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy and Michael Byrne. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Butley in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

Butley is set in Queen Mary’s College, London and focuses on two English instructors, Ben Butley, a middle-aged former T. S. Eliot expert whose life is now in a shambles, and his protégé, Joey, a homosexual. With both Joey and his wife leaving, Butley faces a life alone, fighting back with wit, obscenity and booze.

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Themes & keywords

alcoholcollegebased on play or musicallgbtenglish professor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Butley in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Butley on Kino Film Collection.

Is Butley on Netflix?+

Butley is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Kino Film Collection.

How long is Butley?+

Butley has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in Butley?+

Butley stars Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Michael Byrne, Georgina Hale and Simon Rouse.

When did Butley come out?+

Butley is a 1974 movie directed by Harold Pinter.

What genre is Butley?+

Butley is Drama film.

Who directed Butley?+

Butley was directed by Harold Pinter.

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