Life isn't measured in minutes, but in moments.
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) is a drama, fantasy and romance film directed by David Fincher, released on December 25, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 46m. It stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson and Julia Ormond. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 14,006 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Trailer
Teaser
Brad Pitt
as Benjamin Button
Cate Blanchett
as Daisy Fuller
Taraji P. Henson
as Queenie
Julia Ormond
as Caroline Fuller
Jason Flemyng
as Thomas Button
Tilda Swinton
as Elizabeth Abbott
Mahershala Ali
as Tizzy Weathers
Jared Harris
as Captain Mike
Elias Koteas
as Monsieur Gateau
Phyllis Somerville
as Grandma Fuller
Faune Chambers Watkins
as Dorothy Baker
Donna DuPlantier
as Blanche Devereux
Directed by David Fincher, written by Eric Roth, Eric Roth and Robin Swicord, produced by Ceán Chaffin, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 14,006 ratings.
One of Fincher's masterworks--though I like others better. He's definitely one of the only people alive who could have succeeded with this very intriguing story. There are moments--when Benjamin's coming into his own, both with Tilda Swinton's character and with Cate Blanchett's--that are amongst the finest and most invigorating I have ever seen in cinema. I'm curious how I'll find it when I rewatch it in a few…
Reviewed on May 19, 2016
This movie is in my top 10 movie list in life. It is a cinema achievement that may never be outdone by 'anyone'. Considering that this masterpiece was shot digitally in 2007, it is miles above any CG effort since. For those of you that haven't seen it: "SEE IT". Besides a great story (with one flaw), this film makes illusion and simulation become reality. The one flaw: I have great respect for David Fincher, and I…
Reviewed on February 4, 2022
A baby is abandoned by his petrified parents when it is born with all the features of an elderly man. Fortunately, he finds a home with the caring "Queenie" (Taraji P. Henson) who is somewhat adept at looking after seniors - just not ones this tiny. It doesn't take "Benjamin" long to assume a more adult size but he still exhibits all the frailties of a disablingly arthritic old age whilst having the emotional…
Reviewed on July 2, 2026
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The main cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) includes Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond and Jason Flemyng. The film was directed by David Fincher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was released on December 25, 2008 and runs for 2h 46m.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 14,006 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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