The Butler (2013)
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.
All Releases
Domestic (65.8%)
$116,632,095
$116,632,095
International (34.2%)
$60,681,700
$60,681,700
Worldwide
$177,313,795
$177,313,795
Domestic DistributorThe Weinstein Company
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Domestic Opening$24,637,312
Budget$30,000,000
Earliest Release DateAugust 16, 2013
(Domestic)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time2 hr 12 min
GenresBiography
Drama
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Aug 16, 2013 | $24,637,312 | $116,632,095 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Sep 11, 2013 | $2,615,786 | $16,909,508 |
| Italy | Jan 1, 2014 | $1,613,047 | $7,011,486 |
| United Kingdom | Nov 15, 2013 | $1,279,840 | $6,804,034 |
| Spain | Oct 11, 2013 | $1,414,801 | $6,780,015 |
| Germany | Oct 10, 2013 | $591,976 | $2,871,794 |
| Sweden | Oct 11, 2013 | $139,777 | $1,432,075 |
| Portugal | Sep 5, 2013 | $231,063 | $1,264,938 |
| Netherlands | Dec 5, 2013 | $230,754 | $1,191,613 |
| Belgium | Sep 11, 2013 | $159,680 | $939,993 |
| Denmark | Sep 19, 2013 | $169,370 | $848,545 |
| Poland | Dec 26, 2013 | $202,219 | $733,061 |
| Austria | Dec 20, 2013 | $51,077 | $354,540 |
| Norway | Sep 27, 2013 | – | $354,031 |
| United Arab Emirates | Oct 10, 2013 | $104,089 | $279,304 |
| South Africa | Nov 8, 2013 | $46,007 | $167,387 |
| Finland | Oct 25, 2013 | $32,604 | $147,413 |
| Iceland | Sep 20, 2013 | $10,300 | $42,004 |
| Croatia | Dec 19, 2013 | $9,249 | $41,571 |
| Greece | Dec 19, 2013 | $32,063 | $32,063 |
| Lebanon | Jan 2, 2014 | $9,977 | $29,155 |
| Serbia and Montenegro | Mar 20, 2014 | $1,169 | $15,006 |
| Nigeria | Nov 8, 2013 | $6,036 | $13,890 |
| Czech Republic | Nov 7, 2013 | $7,738 | $7,738 |
| Egypt | Nov 13, 2013 | $5,038 | $7,035 |
| Slovenia | Feb 20, 2014 | $2,373 | $4,960 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Nov 15, 2013 | $259,221 | $1,555,410 |
| Colombia | Nov 15, 2013 | $111,036 | $530,588 |
| Brazil | Nov 1, 2013 | $107,072 | $493,642 |
| Venezuela | Nov 22, 2013 | $65,140 | $460,924 |
| Argentina | Nov 14, 2013 | $132,571 | $133,257 |
| Uruguay | Jan 2, 2014 | $21,572 | $72,178 |
| Chile | Jan 23, 2014 | $16,957 | $42,354 |
| Peru | Feb 6, 2014 | $20,414 | $36,529 |
| Bolivia | May 1, 2014 | $5,810 | $5,810 |
| Ecuador | May 30, 2014 | $4,909 | $4,909 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Oct 31, 2013 | $801,575 | $4,208,004 |
| Japan | Feb 15, 2014 | $411,645 | $3,315,612 |
| New Zealand | Nov 7, 2013 | $148,012 | $704,950 |
| South Korea | Nov 28, 2013 | $308,350 | $365,191 |
| Hong Kong | Jan 16, 2014 | $78,902 | $183,929 |
| Singapore | Oct 24, 2013 | $68,887 | $159,849 |
| Malaysia | Sep 26, 2013 | $23,447 | $63,044 |
| Thailand | Oct 10, 2013 | $25,975 | $62,361 |
