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The Butler
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
Drama - 2013
7.2
72%
65
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
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Details

Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
132 min
Release date:
16 Aug 2013
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$25,000,000
Revenue:
$177,313,795
Awards:
Nominated for 2 BAFTA 16 wins & 55 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
It's not an interpretation of actual history as much as it is a reduced revision of movie history.
– Wesley Morris,
Grantland,
3 Jan 2014
fresh:
The Butler proves a decent, significant, but slightly stodgy affair. Its dignified restraint stifles its anger.
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
12 Nov 2013
fresh:
A high-minded, didactic, but irresistible entertainment ...
– David Denby,
New Yorker,
2 Sep 2013
fresh:
Forest Whitaker imbues his part with immense dignity and the old-age makeup is effective showcasing Cecil during his later years.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
18 Aug 2013
fresh:
[A] turbulent, emotionally overpowering movie.
– Michael Sragow,
Orange County Register,
16 Aug 2013
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