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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Directed by David Fincher. With Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button 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 flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. 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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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBorn under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth,…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
MoviHero lists December 25, 2008 as the release date for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. David Fincher is the listed director. The listed cast includes Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button, Cate Blanchett as Daisy Fuller, Taraji P. Henson as Queenie, Julia Ormond as Caroline Fuller. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 25, 2008
GenresDrama · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime2h 46m
DirectorDavid Fincher
CastBrad Pitt as Benjamin Button, Cate Blanchett as Daisy Fuller, Taraji P. Henson as Queenie, Julia Ormond as Caroline Fuller
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button runs 2h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 14,198 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“One of Fincher's masterworks--though I like others better.”
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“A baby is abandoned by his petrified parents when it is born with all the features of an elderly man.”
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“This movie is in my top 10 movie list in life.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“It's funny how sometimes the people we remember the least make the greatest impression on us”
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CAST & CREW
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David FincherDirector
Robin SwicordWriter
Eric RothWriter
Ray StarkProducer
Frank MarshallProducer
Brad PittBenjamin Button
Cate BlanchettDaisy Fuller
Taraji P. HensonQueenie
Julia OrmondCaroline Fuller
Jason FlemyngThomas Button
Tilda SwintonElizabeth Abbott
Mahershala AliTizzy Weathers
Jared HarrisCaptain Mike
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherCaroline FullerCaroline Fuller appears in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).Open character guide otherThomas ButtonThomas Button appears in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).Open character guide otherDaisy FullerDaisy Fuller appears in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).Open character guide otherBenjamin ButtonBenjamin Button appears in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).Open character guide otherQueenieQueenie appears in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008).Open character guide
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