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Butley

6.719742h 7mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorHarold Pinter
WriterSimon Gray
ProducersOtto Plaschkes·Ely A. Landau

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Cast · Directed by Harold Pinter

ABAlan Bates
Alan Bates
Ben Butley
JTJessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Edna Shaft
MBMichael Byrne
Michael Byrne
Reg Nuttall
GHGeorgina Hale
Georgina Hale
Carol Heasman
SRSimon Rouse
Simon Rouse
Gardner
SE
Susan Engel
Anne Butley
RORichard O'Callaghan
Richard O'Callaghan
Joey Keyston
OMOliver Maguire
Oliver Maguire
DADarien Angadi
Darien Angadi
CHColin Haigh
Colin Haigh
LI
Lindsay Ingram
PLPatti Love
Patti Love

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Butley — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Butley?

Butley is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Butley on Netflix?

No, Butley is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

Is Butley on Amazon Prime Video?

Butley isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Butley for free?

Butley is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Plex in United States.