# The Butler (2013)

> A quietly observant White House butler confronts the cost of serving power while his family and country struggle toward racial justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/84943

## Facts

- Runtime: 132 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Lee Daniels
- Cast: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding Jr., Mariah Carey, Terrence Howard
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1327773/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: earnest, melancholic, emotionally affecting, historical drama night, discussion-oriented viewing

## Synopsis

A powerful tale of resilience and change, set against the backdrop of American history.

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