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The Butler (2013): movie guide
The Butler (2013) is a Drama running about 132 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 3,112 votes. Notable cast includes Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2013-08-16
- Runtime: 132 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2013-08-16
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What is The Butler about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Butler features Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr.. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2013-08-16. Runtime: 132 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (3,112 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Butler?
- The Butler is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Butler?
- The Butler runs about 132 minutes.
- Who stars in The Butler?
- Cast highlights include Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr..
- Does Cinema Box stream The Butler?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
