The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
“Life isn't measured in minutes, but in moments.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Teaser • Published 2013-10-23
Top Cast
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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
Elias Koteas
Monsieur Gateau
Phyllis Somerville
Grandma Fuller
Faune Chambers Watkins
Dorothy Baker
Donna DuPlantier
Blanche Devereux
Jacob Tolano
Martin Gateau
Earl Maddox
Man at Train Station
Ed Metzger
Teddy Roosevelt
Danny Vinson
Priest Giving Last Rites
David Jensen
Doctor at Benjamin's Birth
Joeanna Sayler
Caroline Button
Release History & Theatrical Window
Westwood, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 10, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$335.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.24x
+$185.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Fincher
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Roth
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $335.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Fincher
Eric Roth, Robin Swicord, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Alexandre Desplat
Pete Romano, Claudio Miranda
Kirk Baxter, Angus Wall
Ceán Chaffin, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Roth
Screenplay
David Fincher
Director
Ceán Chaffin
Producer
Kathleen Kennedy
Producer
Frank Marshall
Producer
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Kirk Baxter
Editor
Angus Wall
Editor
Donald Graham Burt
Production Design
Edson Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason Schugardt
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt McDonald
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Hawkins
Visual Effects Supervisor
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eric Barba
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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What is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 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.
Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher.
Who stars in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The principal cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button includes Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng.
When was The Curious Case of Benjamin Button released and how long is it?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $335.8M at the worldwide box office (2.24 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was composed by Alexandre Desplat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).