The Butler
"One quiet voice can ignite a revolution."
Originally released in 2013. The Butler is a drama film. directed by Lee Daniels. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and David Oyelowo
Synopsis
Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet of such efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White House itself. There, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his family has troubles of its own. As his wife, Gloria, struggles with alcoholism and his defiant eldest son, Louis, strives for a just world, Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his own way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (2,978 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$177.3M
7.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Forest Whitaker
as Cecil Gaines
Oprah Winfrey
as Gloria Gaines
David Oyelowo
as Louis Gaines
John Cusack
as Richard Nixon
Jane Fonda
as Nancy Reagan
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Carter Wilson
Mariah Carey
as Hattie Pearl
Terrence Howard
as Howard
Lenny Kravitz
as James Holloway
Aml Ameen
as Cecil Gaines (15)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $177,313,795
Production Companies
- Follow Through Productions
- Salamander Pictures
- Laura Ziskin Productions
- Lee Daniels Entertainment
- Pam Williams Productions
- Windy Hill Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butler about?
Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet...
Who directed The Butler?
The Butler was directed by Lee Daniels.
How long is The Butler?
The Butler has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was The Butler released?
The Butler was released on August 16, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Butler?
The main cast of The Butler includes Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack, Jane Fonda.
Is The Butler worth watching?
The Butler has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 2,978 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.