The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2008

2h 47m

Fantasy

Drama

Romance

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Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) 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 flickers in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer (Cate Blanchett). 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.

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Critics Consensus

Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances.

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Richard Brody

New Yorker

A sumptuous and stirring romantic drama.

May 12, 2020

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Plodding, facile and fails to connect.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 31, 2019

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

It could have worked, had it ever snapped to life, but it doesn't. It just goes on and on and on and on and on and on. And on. You may even shake your watch to check it is still going. I know I did.

Aug 29, 2018

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

The film was an unqualified success. Few movies lasting nearly three hours with quasi-downbeat material please both audiences and critics, yet it remains low on the lists of Pitt’s, Blanchett’s, Fincher’s, and Roth’s most notable efforts.

Rated: 4/5

May 12, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The effect, which isn’t fully grasped until absorbed in its entirety, plays like a moody fairy tale, romantic and magical, with flourishes both elegiac and unusual.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 5, 2024

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Cameron Meier

MeierMovies.com

As [Benjamin] taught us, “I hope you live a life you’re proud of, [and] if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”

Rated: 5/5

Mar 3, 2024

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Jonathan O

Really remarkable cinema and questions what if we born old and then being young until something happens and the make-up effects looks unbelievable and amaze especially the cinematography and vfx but really phenomenal cast, the writing and directing from David Fincher.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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You Are M

OMG - the scene at the end where Kate is holding toddler Brad’s hand and then gives him a kiss - as a dad with toddlers at the time (14 years ago now), never cried so much - such a beautiful beautiful scene. To this day my wife still pays me out when seeing moving scenes saying “did you have a Benjamin Button moment?”. Don’t remember much of the rest of it - but it’s worth 5 stars just for that one scene 💕

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Faiz D

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a wonderful, rich film. Brad Pitt gave a stunning performance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Anthony M

One of the best movies to have ever been written 💯

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Belize M

Such a beautiful and original idea. The narration is outstanding, evoking a nostalgic longing for storytelling methods of the past. Really makes you wish it came back in fashion. Brad Pitt delivers a stunning performance, arguably one of the best of his career, bringing depth and nuance to his character. The film's exploration of time, love, and the human condition is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. The combination of excellent storytelling, strong performances, and a unique premise makes this film a standout piece of cinema that will continue to captivate audiences for more than the decade it already has.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Gorptholemew T

🍅 6.8/10 the curious case of Benjamin butthole. Yea it’s pretty good, from the direction of David Fincher scores this movie some points, as it looks beautiful. kudos to the make up and effect team because honestly for 2008 this still holds up till this day. If I have to get into some negatives there isn’t a lot for me but some of the execution is good not great but soild and sometimes the exact timeline of things is a little murky. But in the end, this is a pretty solid film interesting an interesting concept. Grade B

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/23/24

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David Fincher

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Brad Pitt

Benjamin Button

Cate Blanchett

Daisy

Taraji P. Henson

Queenie

Julia Ormond

Caroline

Jason Flemyng

Thomas Button

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Official Clip - Will You Still Love Me?

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Synopsis

Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt) 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 flickers in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer (Cate Blanchett). 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.

Director: David Fincher
Producer: Frank Marshall, Kathleen Kennedy, Ceán Chaffin
Screenwriter: Eric Roth
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Kennedy/Marshall, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros.
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Brief War Violence|Sexual Content|Smoking)
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $127.5M
Runtime: 2h 47m

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