The Butch Factor (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The Butch Factor is a documentary film directed by Christopher Hines, running about 76 minutes. “What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What does mean to be gay and be a man? There's no straight answer for sure. From the Castro culture of the 1970s to today’s Bears and gym rats, this fascinating investigation of gay men and sexuality blows the lid off old stereotypes and showcases a battalion of interviewees including muscle men, rodeo riders, rugby players and cops. The men speak candidly on topics from homophobia to metrosexuality to embracing effeminacy as they reveal what it means to be a gay man in America today.
Who’s in it. The Butch Factor stars J. Wesley Adams as Himself (Wes Adams), David Aguilar as Himself, H.T. Bennett as Himself and Jackson Bowman as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Butch Factor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butch Factor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butch Factor tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butch Factor (2009)?
- In US, The Butch Factor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butch Factor worth watching?
- The Butch Factor holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butch Factor?
- The Butch Factor stars J. Wesley Adams, David Aguilar, H.T. Bennett, Jackson Bowman and Ellen Brin.
- When was The Butch Factor released?
- The Butch Factor was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.