One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
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.
The Butler (2013) is a drama film directed by Lee Daniels, released on August 16, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo and John Cusack. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,077 ratings.
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Forest Whitaker
as Cecil Gaines
Oprah Winfrey
as Gloria Gaines
David Oyelowo
as Louis Gaines
John Cusack
as Richard Nixon
Jane Fonda
as Nancy Reagan
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Carter Wilson
Mariah Carey
as Hattie Pearl
Terrence Howard
as Howard
Lenny Kravitz
as James Holloway
Aml Ameen
as Cecil Gaines (15)
Michael Rainey Jr.
as Cecil Gaines (8)
James Marsden
as John F. Kennedy
Directed by Lee Daniels, written by Danny Strong, produced by Laura Ziskin, Buddy Patrick and Lee Daniels.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3,077 ratings.
We begin with some brutality at the hands of a character (Alex Pettyfer) who believes that the negroes on their cotton plantation are, quite literally, worthless. He rapes a woman then murders her husband when he raises a very mild objection! His mother (Vanessa Redgrave) takes a liking to their now orphaned boy and promotes him from the fields to be their houseboy. Learning how to keep his head down and to play…
Reviewed on April 15, 2022
I was in a mood for a Robin Williams movie. I hadn't heard of this one and it was streaming free. While Williams had only a small role as Eisenhower this movie was amazimg: thought provoking and tear jerking. Probably not the best for a 5:30 a.m. Saturday, bu this is going on my DVD to purchase list. Following a man(Whittaker) from his childhood on a plantation, to running away from home, getting a job as a house…
Reviewed on May 20, 2023
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The main cast of The Butler (2013) includes Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack and Jane Fonda. The film was directed by Lee Daniels. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Butler was released on August 16, 2013 and runs for 2h 12m.
The Butler (2013) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3,077 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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