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The Butler (2013)

A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.

Released Aug. 16, 2013 132 min 13+

Genres: Biography, Drama

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Watch Providers: Starz, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz Apple TV Channel

Production Companies: Follow Through Productions, Salamander Pictures, Laura Ziskin Productions, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams ProductionsWindy Hill Pictures

Country: United States
Production Country: United States
Languages: English

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Runtime: 132 min.
Released: Aug. 16, 2013
Digital Release: Feb. 18, 2022
Status: Released
Budget: $25,000,000
Revenue: $177,313,795
Certification: PG-13
Parental Guide: 13+ cc

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