The Butler
The Butler (2013) is a drama film, directed by Lee Daniels. It stars Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey. The film is based on a true story. The 132-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
What The Butler Is 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 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.
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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 of such efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White House itself.
Where can I watch The Butler?
The Butler is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Butler?
The Butler runs for 132 minutes (2h 12m).
When did The Butler come out?
The Butler was released in 2013.
Who directed The Butler?
The Butler was directed by Lee Daniels.
Who stars in The Butler?
The Butler stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack.
What is The Butler's rating?
The Butler holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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