The Butler (2013)
Movie 2h 12m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2013, The Butler sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Lee Daniels. The cast includes Michael Rainey Jr., Terrence Howard and James Marsden. The running time is 2h 12m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
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Cast & crew
- Lee DanielsDirector
- Michael Rainey Jr.as Cecil Gaines (8)
- Terrence Howardas Howard
- James Marsdenas John F. Kennedy
- Vanessa Redgraveas Annabeth Westfall
- Forest Whitakeras Cecil Gaines
- Cuba Gooding Jr.as Carter Wilson
- John Cusackas Richard Nixon
- Alan Rickmanas Ronald Reagan
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Questions about The Butler
- What genre is The Butler?
- The Butler is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Butler?
- Michael Rainey Jr., Terrence Howard, James Marsden, Vanessa Redgrave, Forest Whitaker appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Butler?
- Lee Daniels directed The Butler.
- How long is The Butler?
- The Butler runs for 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- Is The Butler worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Butler?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
