Film · 2013

Lee Daniels' The Butler

Name: Lee Daniels' The Butler
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-08-16
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 4.4
Cast: Stephen Rider, Olivia Washington, Forest Whitaker, Michael Rainey Jr., Mariah Carey

Directed by Lee Daniels · starring Stephen Rider, Olivia Washington and Forest Whitaker

2 h 12 min
12
Drama
USA
Released in the UK 14 November 2013

4.4 Users64 votes

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Synopsis

It tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family.

Drama

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime: 132 min2 hours and 12 minutes
Budget: $25meOne Films
Box office: $115.9m4.6 times its budget
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is Lee Daniels' The Butler?: 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Lee Daniels' The Butler released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 14 November 2013.
Who directed Lee Daniels' The Butler?: Lee Daniels.
Who is in Lee Daniels' The Butler?: It stars Stephen Rider, Olivia Washington, Forest Whitaker and Michael Rainey Jr..
Where can I watch Lee Daniels' The Butler?: In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Lee Daniels' The Butler make?: It took $115.9 million in US. It cost $25 million.