The Butler

The Butler

BAFTA FILM AWARDS® 2X nominee
THE BUTLER is set against the tumultuous political backdrop of 20th century America. Academy Award® nominated director Lee Daniels’ epic drama tells the story of fictional White House butler Cecil Gaines, who serves during seven presidential administrations between 1957 and 1986. The film is inspired by Wil Haygood’s 2008 Washington Post article “A Butler Well Served by This Election”.
IMDb 7.2/1020132 h 12 min
DramaHeavyIntense
DramaHeavyIntense
IMDb 7.2/1020132 h 12 min

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    Forest Whitaker stars in 2-time BAFTA-nominated powerful drama
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The Butler
DramaHeavyIntense
IMDb 7.2/1020132 h 12 min
THE BUTLER is set against the tumultuous political backdrop of 20th century America. Academy Award® nominated director Lee Daniels’ epic drama tells the story of fictional White House butler Cecil Gaines, who serves during seven presidential administrations between 1957 and 1986. The film is inspired by Wil Haygood’s 2008 Washington Post article “A Butler Well Served by This Election”.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Lee Daniels
Producers
Horatio BaconJulia BarryLen BlavatnikCharles Sauveur BonanJames T. Bruce IVLee DanielsLiz Destro
Cast
Forest WhitakerDavid BannerMichael Rainey Jr.LaJessie SmithMariah CareyAlex PettyferVanessa RedgraveAml AmeenClarence Williams IIIJohn P. Fertitta
Studio
Follow Through Productions
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars

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Content advisory
PG-13
smokingsexual materiallanguagesome thematic elementsFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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