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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

David Fincher

Producer:

Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Ceán Chaffin

Writer:

Eric Roth

Release Date:

Dec 25, 2008

Runtime:

2hr 46m

Synopsis

Benjamin Button, born in 1918 with the physical state of an elderly man, ages in reverse. He experiences love and break-ups, ecstasy and sorrow, and timelessness by the time he dies in 2003 as a baby.

Cast

  • Brad Pitt
  • Cate Blanchett
  • Taraji P. Henson
  • Julia Ormond
  • Jason Flemyng
  • Mahershalalhashbaz Ali
  • Jared Harris
  • Elias Koteas
  • Phyllis Somerville
  • Tilda Swinton

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Sep 26, 2019

    if benjamin was born a baby sized old man, why didn’t he die a old man sized baby?

    6.8K Likes
    rach
    rach
    Jul 18, 2017

    tag yourself i'm the lesbian who wanted to sleep with cate blanchett

    6.1K Likes
    emilia
    emilia
    Nov 5, 2020

    will you still love me when im no longer young and beautiful

    5.0K Likes
    Jay
    Jay
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    Aug 7, 2019

    dermatologists HATE him

    4.8K Likes
    abigail.
    abigail.
    Jun 22, 2021

    A heartwarming story about how death is inescapable, no matter how hot you become

    3.6K Likes
    Patrick Willems
    Patrick Willems
    Nov 12, 2021

    seven year old cgi old man baby brad pitt will haunt me until the end of my days

    3.3K Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
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    Apr 11, 2018

    tag yourself im the guy who got struck by lightning 7 times

    2.8K Likes
    hebah
    hebah
    May 8, 2017

    "Some people, were born to sit by a river. Some get struck by lightning. Some have an ear for music. Some are artists. Some swim. Some know buttons. Some know Shakespeare. Some are mothers. And some people, dance." During this impromptu Fincher marathon I've been having…

    2.2K Likes
    Brendan Michaels
    Brendan Michaels

    It's like Forrest Gump except not good.

    1.9K Likes
    Fintan Hurl
    Fintan Hurl
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  • gunnervance
    gunnervance loved
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    Really enjoyed it! It’s a cool idea and story. Iconic, 9/10 must watch at some point in your life

    🔥 8 3Y
    Mel
    Mel is "meh" on
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    It was alright, found it to be a little bit boring

    3 🤔 🥱 3 3Y
    Lilah Roldan
    Lilah Roldan liked
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    This movie was kinda confusing to follow along. I wish they would have defined the ages more clearly. I also have so many questions like why was there a storm? Why was he born like that? What’s with the clock. But in the end it was pretty good and I did in fact cry 7/10

    2 🔥 3 3Y
  • Randy
    Randy loved
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    This movie is amazing

    1 🔥 4 3Y
    cinna
    cinna loved
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    So good literally had me sobbing everything abt this movie was perfect. Seeing his journeys, meeting the people who shaped him into the person and was told from the perpective of not only him but the love of his life & the time they shared together. It really came full circle.

    🔥 4 3Y
    Merher
    Merher loved
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    I have mixed feelings about this one, but overall it was amazing.

    🔥 👀 2 2Y
  • Jacob Brenay
    Jacob Brenay loved
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    True meaning of don’t take people for granted

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    Kareem
    Kareem loved
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    Wow

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    zxki
    zxki disliked
    The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    This is one of those movies I didn't watch because I didn't think I'd like it. I ended up giving it a chance and hated it even more. Sure, the story of age and time was wholesome but it just creeped me out. The performances felt awkward and the visual effects just made me way too uneasy. On top of…

    😂 1 1Y
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Based on 37 Critics
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USER SCORE (683)

Generally favorable reviews based on 683 Reviews
90

Lyrical, original, misshapen and deeply felt, this is one flawed beauty of a movie.

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Metacritic review by David Ansen
David Ansen
Newsweek
100

Superbly made and winningly acted by Brad Pitt in his most impressive outing to date.

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Metacritic review by Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
80

This odd, epic tale of a man who ages backwards is presented in an impeccable classical manner, every detail tended to with fastidious devotion.

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Metacritic review by Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)?
The movie is 2hr 46min long.
What's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) about?
Benjamin Button, born in 1918 with the physical state of an elderly man, ages in reverse. He experiences love and break-ups, ecstasy and sorrow, and timelessness by the time he dies in 2003 as a baby.
Who's the cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)?
  • Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button
  • Cate Blanchett as Daisy
  • Taraji P. Henson as Queenie
  • Julia Ormond as Caroline
  • Jason Flemyng as Thomas Button
  • Mahershalalhashbaz Ali as Tizzy
  • Jared Harris as Captain Mike
  • Elias Koteas as Monsieur Devereaux
  • Phyllis Somerville as Grandma Fuller
  • Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth Abbott
Who's the director behind The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)?
David Fincher directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).
Who produced The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)?
Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy and Ceán Chaffin produced The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).
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