THE BUTLER

Directed by:
Lee Daniels

Written by:
Danny Strong

Based on the article by:
Wil Haygood

Genre:
Biography | Drama

Runtime:
132 mins

Plot:
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man’s life, family, and American society.

Release Date:
August 16, 2013

Reception:

Nominations
  • Best Supporting Actress | Oprah Winfrey
  • Best Make Up & Hair | Debra Denson, Beverly Jo Pryor, Candace Neal
Nominations
  • Outstanding Performance by a Cast
  • Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Forest Whitaker
  • Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Oprah Winfrey