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Lee Daniels' The Butler

Lee Daniels' The Butler

Score: 8.11 / 10

Release Date: August 16, 2013
Director: Lee Daniels
Producer: Buddy Patrick, Cassian Elwes, Laura Ziskin, Lee Daniels
Studio: Entertainment One
Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, Melissa Leo, David Oyelowo, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, Alex Pettyfer
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 132 minutes

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  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Wednesday, November 13, 2013 1:41:02 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    I enjoyed this movie. Forest Whitacre was incredible and heartbreaking. Was a wonderfully crafted movie; dark, but not so dark that it is difficult to watch. Definitely a must see. Potential Oscar winner.

  • 9

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, November 11, 2013 1:00:32 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Absolutely loved it! Brilliant cast and superb acting. Can't wait to see it again

  • 8

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, November 11, 2013 11:53:24 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Excellent movie - looking at history through the eyes of the butler to several Presidents. Well-acted, great characters.

  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Sunday, November 10, 2013 9:08:53 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Loved it!!!

  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Sunday, November 10, 2013 10:04:26 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Touching. A remarkable portrayal of life in that time and how it was.

  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Wednesday, November 6, 2013 12:52:39 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    This movie was a captivating experience drawing you into dark periods of American history. As a young man my having never saw those decades of racism, I was very moved, of course by the portrayal of excellent actors, but also of what people did to people, the segregation, and their plights. You also shared in the triumph of the lives depicted and came to understand them and our history a bit more (for we could no truly understand it fully without experiencing what they had). It was both heart-wrenching and beautiful. Anyone who watches this movie will be better for, and our society will be better for it.

  • 9

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, November 4, 2013 11:30:14 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    eye-opening movie

  • 7

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Sunday, November 3, 2013 10:48:48 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    An interesting view of history and the struggle for racial equality through the eyes of a butler. Heartwrenching at times, this is a brave film that speaks about important issues.

  • 7

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:48:39 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    This was a thought provoking film and Oprah was by far THE stand out performance!! Surprise cameos were a delightful treat and the story line compelling. We enjoyed it (3.75***)

  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:53:11 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Very well rollout of a 'man' in turbulent years of obtaining freedom and equality. Great acting. Oprah hasn't been in a movie for so long and I thought her acting was great and how it looks changed throughout the times. Definitely a movie worth seeing.