The Butler
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Butler
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2013-08-16
- Runtime: 132 minutes
- Rating: 7.333/10 (2926 votes)
- 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
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.2782
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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)
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Trailers & Clips
The Butler Official Trailer #2 (2013) - Forest Whitaker, Robin Williams Movie HD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butler?▼
The Butler is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2013-08-16.
Who are the main actors in The Butler?▼
The main cast includes Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, .
Where can I watch The Butler online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Butler is available.
Is The Butler based on a true story?▼
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
What is the IMDb rating of The Butler?▼
The Butler has an IMDb rating of 7.333/10 based on 2926 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Butler?▼
The movie had a production budget of $25,000,000 and earned $177,313,795 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Butler?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, Laura Ziskin Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams Productions, Windy Hill Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Butler filmed?▼
The Butler was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Butler?▼
The total runtime of The Butler is 132 minutes.
Is The Butler suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Butler?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Butler.
Does The Butler have a post-credit scene?▼
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