Peak Buzz Score
Dec 19 – Jan 17, 2021
3.7
Good
#2,055
All Time
1-Year Buzz Score
365-day average
0.8
Quiet
#2,276
This Year
Days at #1
Past 365 days
0
Days in Top 10
Past 365 days
0
In the Rankings
April 28, 2026
About The Butler
The Butler (full title Lee Daniels' The Butler) is a 2013 American historical drama film directed and co-produced by Lee Daniels, inspired by the life of Eugene Allen, who served as a White House butler for 34 years. The film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who witnesses significant political and social events during his tenure.
Release Date
Fri, Aug 16, 2013
Runtime
132 min
Budget
$25,000,000
Box Office
$177,313,795
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