The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Life isn't measured in minutes, but in moments.
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
Cast
- Brad Pitt - Benjamin Button
- Cate Blanchett - Daisy Fuller
- Taraji P. Henson - Queenie
- Julia Ormond - Caroline Fuller
- Jason Flemyng - Thomas Button
- Tilda Swinton - Elizabeth Abbott
- Mahershala Ali - Tizzy Weathers
- Jared Harris - Captain Mike
- Elias Koteas - Monsieur Gateau
- Phyllis Somerville - Grandma Fuller
Screenplay
- F. Scott Fitzgerald (Novel)
- Eric Roth (Screenplay)
- Eric Roth (Story)
- Robin Swicord (Story)
Themes
Magical Realism and Wonders, Reflections on Life and Death, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
new york city, navy, funeral, diary, tea, travel, hospital, historical fiction, period drama, magic realism, based on short story, fictional biography, reverse aging
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button about?
- Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
- Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher.
- Who stars in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Tilda Swinton.
- How long is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has a runtime of 2h 46m (166 minutes).
- What genre is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button had a budget of $150M.
- How much did The Curious Case of Benjamin Button gross?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button grossed $336M worldwide.
- Where was The Curious Case of Benjamin Button produced?
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
- The themes of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button include: Magical Realism and Wonders, Reflections on Life and Death, Medical Drama and Hospital.