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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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Lee Daniels' The Butler movie reviews

  • Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Tuesday, August 20, 2013 9:36:31 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Pretty weak as butler movies go.

  • 7

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:00:24 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    Important History Relived. Great acting. So many important messages.

  • 9

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Tuesday, August 20, 2013 1:02:41 AM | (age group: 50 or over.) | F

    The acting was over the top.

  • 9

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 8:23:45 PM | (age group: 50 or over.) | F

    Just saw The Butler and loved it. It's historically accurate, the actors are very believable, and the plot moves right along. Take your kleenex; you'll shed a few tears.

  • 8

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 6:09:20 PM | (age group: 2-17) | F

    This movie was outstanding. It sparks alot of dialogue at the end. Forest Whitaker was excellend, and so was Cuba Gooding Jr. This was an all star cast and everyone was great. Mariah Careh was a surprise, but she was great as well. This movie is definitely worth seeing!

  • 7

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 6:08:13 PM | (age group: 2-17) | F

    This movie was outstanding. It sparks alot of dialogue at the end. Forest Whitaker was excellend, and so was Cuba Gooding Jr. This was an all star cast and everyone was great. Mariah Careh was a surprise, but she was great as well. This movie is definitely worth seeing!

  • 7

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 6:06:40 PM | (age group: 2-17) | F

    This movie was outstanding. It sparks alot of dialogue at the end. Forest Whitaker was excellend, and so was Cuba Gooding Jr. This was an all star cast and everyone was great. Mariah Careh was a surprise, but she was great as well. This movie is definitely worth seeing!

  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 3:48:20 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    A life-affirming and healing message that plays like an opus to the American dream. Entertaining and moving. The first real Oscar contender of 2013.

  • 9

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 3:24:43 PM | (Age Not Specified)

    An excellent portrayal of the times. The acting by everyone involved was outstanding! I remember watching many newscasts at the time and being horrified.

  • 10

    Lee Daniels' The Butler

    Monday, August 19, 2013 6:00:22 AM | (Age Not Specified)

    Powerful movie that manages to be entertaining as well. Oprah and Forrest are stunning, they really become their characters. I learned some, I remembered much ... we walked away speaking again of those times when change was made to happen.