The Butler

The Butler

Drama • PG-13 • 2013 • 2 hr 12 min

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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. There, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his family has troubles of its own. As his wife, Gloria, struggles with alcoholism and his defiant eldest son, Louis, strives for a just world, Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his own way.

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Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack, Jane Fonda

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August 16, 2013

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Worth a watch, although feels like it's missing plot. A long movie where you hope for something to happen that never does. Still good though

Very good, such an awesome view of the time-line of civil rights. Loved the focus on family as well.

Another great movie with Whitaker who plays his role perfectly and makes you feel a part of the character.

A strong Forrest Whitaker, a touching and realistically depicted story. Maybe a bit too long but that’s ok

More entertaining and less preachy/educational than most movies like this

A beautiful movie. The story is explained amazingly and the photography is amazing.

Patrick Burneau

Felt like a bit of a documentary ( based on true facts ). But interesting movie with lots of great actors. Even Robin Williams as president.

I loved the insights of the many presidents from a butler’s point of view

A very interesting look into a life of an iconic man.

This movie only gets better the more you watch it

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