
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
$116,632,095
International (34.2%)
$60,681,700
$60,681,700
Worldwide
$177,313,795
$177,313,795
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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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Lee Daniels | Director |
| Danny Strong | Writer |
| Wil Haygood | Writer |
| Lee Daniels | Producer |
| Cassian Elwes | Producer |
| Buddy Patrick | Producer |
| Pamela Oas Williams | Producer |
| Laura Ziskin | Producer |
| Rodrigo Leão | Composer |
| Andrew Dunn | Cinematographer |
| Brian A. Kates | Editor |
| Joe Klotz | Editor |
| Tim Galvin | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Forest Whitaker | |
| Oprah Winfrey | |
| John Cusack | |
| Jane Fonda |
