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The Butler (2013), directed by Lee Daniels, is a drama film and is available to stream on 8 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.2/10 and 72% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,015 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Originally released in 2013, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and David Oyelowo. At 132 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch The Butler online, the best option is Netflix for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Malcolm X, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- Yes — The Butler is currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- The Butler is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in the US.
- No — The Butler isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
- No — The Butler isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
- The Butler runs 2h 12m (132 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 65/100.
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