The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 2008
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56 Reviews
43%
Gummy
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SplatBorn under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Benjamin Button
as Daisy Fuller
as Queenie
as Caroline Fuller
as Thomas Button
as Elizabeth Abbott
as Tizzy Weathers
as Captain Mike
as Monsieur Gateau
as Grandma Fuller
Director:
Writer:
F. Scott Fitzgerald, Eric Roth, Robin Swicord
Stars:
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Tilda Swinton, Mahershala Ali, Jared Harris, Elias Koteas, Phyllis Somerville,
Genres:
Drama,Fantasy,Romance
Release Date:
2008 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
166 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Benjamin Button
as Daisy Fuller
as Queenie
as Caroline Fuller
as Thomas Button
as Elizabeth Abbott
as Tizzy Weathers
as Captain Mike
as Monsieur Gateau
as Grandma Fuller
as Dorothy Baker
as Blanche Devereux
as Martin Gateau
as Man at Train Station
as Teddy Roosevelt
as Priest Giving Last Rites
as Doctor at Benjamin's Birth
as Caroline Button
as Mrs. Hollister
as Dr. Rose
as Mrs. Horton
as Benjamin 1928-31
as General Winston
as Sybil Wagner
as Preacher
as Ngunda Oti
as Filamena Gilea
as Daisy Age 7
as Mr. Daws
as Young Mr. Daws
as Mrs. Maple
as Benjamin 1932-34
as Daisy's Nurse
as Prostitute with Benjamin
as Daisy Age 10
as Benjamin 1935-37
as Prentiss Mayes
as Rick Brody
as Vic Brody
as John Grimm
as Pleasant Curtis
as Russian Interpreter
as Walter Abbott
as Young Elizabeth Abbott
as Dennis Smith
as Sailor
as Queenie's Daughter Age 14
as David
as TV Reporter
as Woman Doctor
as Man at Caroline's Party
as Caroline Age 12
as Robert Williams
as David Hernandez
as Queenie's Daughter Age 40
as Benjamin Age 12
as Benjamin Age 8
as Benjamin Age 6
as Featured Dancer
as Featured Dancer
as Ballerina Who Ties Up Shoelace (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Woman Kissing Benjamin (uncredited)
as The Grumpy Sailor (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as 1918 Police Officer (uncredited)
as Teddy Roosevelt's Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
as Old Woman (uncredited)
as U.S. Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Sailor (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Hospital Receptionist (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Shrimper (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Girl on Street (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Parisian Woman (uncredited)
as Family Member (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Man Who Buys Button House (uncredited)
as Button Factory Worker (uncredited)
as Joking Old Man (uncredited)
as Medical Officer on Liberty Ship (uncredited)
as Caroline as Baby (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Usher at Theater (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Streetcar Driver (uncredited)
as 1920's Woman Strolling by Window (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
as Nolan House Resident (uncredited)
as J. Meranda (voice) (uncredited)
as Russian Soldier (uncredited)
as 1918 U.S. Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Man in Rowboat (uncredited)
as Man in Wheelchair (uncredited)
as Dock Worker (uncredited)
as Neighbor / Son of Nursing Home Elder (uncredited)
as Rower (uncredited)
as Mrs. Carter (uncredited)
as Grave Digger (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
as Carousel Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as Dancer (uncredited)
as World War I Officer (uncredited)
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