"Sue Buttons has one killer story"

2021

1h 36m

5.9(217 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Crime

Overview

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

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Cast & Crew

44 members

Acting

Allison Janney

Sue Buttons

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Mila Kunis

Nancy

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Regina Hall

Cam Harris

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Awkwafina

Mina

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Wanda Sykes

Rita

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Ellen Barkin

Debbie

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Matthew Modine

Karl Buttons

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Jimmi Simpson

Petey Buttons

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Keong Sim

Mr. Kim

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Juliette Lewis

Gloria Michaels

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Clifton Collins Jr.

Ray

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Samira Wiley

Jonelle

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Bridget Everett

Leah Norton

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T.C. Matherne

Officer Jones

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Dominic Burgess

Captain Riggins

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Chris Lowell

Steve

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Michael A. Newcomer

Jonathan Rose

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Liz Elkins Newcomer

Robin Rose

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Shannon Cogan

Kentucky News Anchor

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Cleta Elaine Ellington

Bakery Clerk

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Susan McPhail

Sweet Elderly Motel Clerk

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Lucy Faust

Janet

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CC Castillo

Roberta

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Zack Shires

Teenage Boy

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Nathan Wells

Kentucky News Anchor #1

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Cherita Brent

Kentucky News Anchor #2

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Sampley Barinaga

Teen Asshole

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Connor Hammond

Drugged Out Teen

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K. Steele

Officer #1

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Jock McKissic

Lennie

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Joseph Landry

Camera Man

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Peter Jaymes Jr.

Tech Guy

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Sylvia Grace Crim

Make-Up Woman

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Emily Russell

Gloria's Assistant

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Deneen Tyler

Bank Manager

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Alex Stage

Lab Tech

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Ryan Baughman

Employee

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Reggi Marion

News Reporter

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Virginia Patterson

Granny Rose

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Costume & Make-Up

Rukey Styles

Pissed Off Detainee

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Perraniqua Champ

Employee #2

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Tate Taylor

Attractive Customer

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Brian Duong

Kentucky News Anchor #4

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Aaron Mitchell

Stanlow Police Officer (uncredited)

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