The Butler (full title Lee Daniels' The Butler) [4][5] is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels and written by Danny Strong. [6]

There is a bit of great acting in this vaguely historic film, but Director Lee Daniels uses so much made-up and absurd pseudo-history that the story trips over his heavy-handed political lessons.

The life of a White House butler who worked for eight presidents unfolds against a backdrop of unparalleled change in American history. Watch trailers & learn more.

Watch and stream the story of a White House butler, who served eight American presidents over three decades, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam.

Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. A White House butler serves many presidents over the years.

In Lee Daniels' The Butler, Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) tells the story of his remarkable life. Born the son of cotton pickers in early 20th-centur…

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Academy Award®-nominated Lee Daniels (PRECIOUS) directs the script from Emmy® Award-winning writer Danny Strong (TV's GAME CHANGE). LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER tells the story of a White...

The Butler is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels and written by Danny Strong. It is inspired by Wil Haygood's Washing...

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