The Butler

One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.

20132h 12m7.3(3,083 votes)

Drama

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. T…

The Butler (2013) is a drama film directed by Lee Daniels. It stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and David Oyelowo. The film runs for 2 hours 12 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 3,083 votes.

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Director

Lee Daniels

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Cecil Gaines

Oprah Winfrey

Gloria Gaines

David Oyelowo

Louis Gaines

John Cusack

Richard Nixon

Jane Fonda

Nancy Reagan

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Carter Wilson

Mariah Carey

Hattie Pearl

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Who stars in The Butler?

The Butler stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, and John Cusack, and was directed by Lee Daniels.

How long is The Butler?

The Butler has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes.

When did The Butler come out?

The Butler was released in 2013.

What genre is The Butler?

The Butler is a drama film.

Is The Butler worth watching?

The Butler holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.