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Factotum

2005, Movie, 1h 34min

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.

Country: Norway,France,Germany,United States,Sweden

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Reviews

Critic Angie Errigo

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Matt Dillon brings disarming humour and bravado to the role of the theoretically down and pitiable figure Chinaski.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Nathan Rabin

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...the film justifies itself via the David Lynch-like sound design of Dillon's cleaning gig at The New York Times...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Marc Savlov

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The sozzled Chinaski is back, this time played by Matt Dillon in a low-key, gorgeously beery performance that cuts closer to the author's literary state of permanent un-grace than any before...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kasper Christoffer Larsen

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...et lille stykke Bukowski – udsat for et tvist af nordeuropæisk smil på læben.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

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A man navigates a life of excess, gambling, drinking, and encounters with women, all while aspiring to write. He takes on various menial jobs to support his addictions, but struggles to maintain relationships and find meaning in his life. Through it all, he pursues his passion for writing, even as it puts him at odds with those around him. Will he find success and fulfillment, or will his destructive tendencies consume him?

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You can stream Factotum on: Amazon Store

What movies are similar to Factotum? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Factotum include Thirteen, Seven Pounds, My Sister's Keeper, The Social Network, The Blind Side, Pay It Forward.

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Factotum was released in theaters on August 18, 2006.