The Butler (2013)

As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.

All Releases

Domestic (65.8%)
$116,632,095
International (34.2%)
$60,681,700
Worldwide
$177,313,795
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorThe Weinstein Company
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Domestic Opening$24,637,312
Budget$30,000,000
Earliest Release DateAugust 16, 2013 (Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 12 min
GenresBiography Drama
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