The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

2008 David Fincher 2h 46m
Drama Fantasy Romance

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.

Cast

Brad Pitt Benjamin Button
Cate Blanchett Daisy Fuller
Taraji P. Henson Queenie
Julia Ormond Caroline Fuller
Jason Flemyng Thomas Button
Tilda Swinton Elizabeth Abbott
Mahershala Ali Tizzy Weathers
Jared Harris Captain Mike

Vibes

Emotional Chill Visually Stunning Deeply Moving Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

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