The Butler (2013)

One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.

The Butler (2013) poster

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.

Director: Lee Daniels
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 132 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rodrigo Leão
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Editing: Joe Klotz
Production: Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, Laura Ziskin Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams Productions, Windy Hill Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $177M
Original Language: en

Themes

Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

usa president, 1970s, butler, slavery, civil rights, john f. kennedy, biography, based on true story, ronald reagan, richard nixon, historical drama, slave owner, 1940s, 1980s, 1950s

Trailer

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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 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.
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, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr..
How long is The Butler?
The Butler has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
What genre is The Butler?
The Butler is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Butler?
The Butler had a budget of $25M.
How much did The Butler gross?
The Butler grossed $177M worldwide.
Where was The Butler produced?
The Butler was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Butler?
The themes of The Butler include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.