What is the movie Butler about?
What is the movie Butler about?
After leaving the South as a young man and finding employment at an elite hotel in Washington, D.C., Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he is hired as a butler at the White House. Over the course of three decades, Cecil has a front-row seat to history and the inner workings of the Oval Office. However, his commitment to his “First Family” leads to tension at home, alienating his wife (Oprah Winfrey) and causing conflict with his anti-establishment son.
The Butler/Film synopsis
When was the butler movie released?
October 11, 2013 (Indonesia)
The Butler/Release date
The film was theatrically released by the Weinstein Company on August 16, 2013, to mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising the cast but criticizing the historical accuracy, particularly the portrayal of President Reagan. The film grossed over $176 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million.
How are the reviews for the movie The Butler?
The Butler received mostly positive reviews from critics, with a 71% rating on the film critic aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, based on 175 reviews.
What are the reviews of Lee Daniels the Butler?
Gut-wrenching and emotionally affecting, Lee Daniels’ The Butler overcomes an uneven narrative thanks to strong performances from an all-star cast. Read critic reviews
Who was the Butler in remains of the day?
IN the late 1930’s, in a stately home of England called Darlington Hall, Stevens (Anthony Hopkins) is the butler. He’s the supreme commander of a vast staff that includes the housekeeper, the underbutlers, the cooks, the maids, the footmen, the scullery helpers, even those people who work outside the great house.
How many presidents did the butler serve in the White House?
LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades.