Buttons
“Believing is the greatest adventure of all”
Synopsis
During a time of robber barons, child labor, and rising industry, two orphan girls get a little help from their unexpected guardian angels who turn the tide of events and change their lives forever.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Buttons The Movie | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-11
Top Cast
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Kate Winslet
Narrator (voice)
Robert Redford
Narrator (voice)
Dick Van Dyke
Angel
Angela Lansbury
Rose
Katie McGrath
Mrs. Wentworth
Ioan Gruffudd
William Kingsley
Jane Seymour
Mrs. Browning
Roma Downey
Mother Genevieve
Paul Greene
Mr. Hill
Robert Picardo
Mr. Wentworth
John de Lancie
Dr. Johnson
Charles Shaughnessy
Mr. Browning
Alivia Clark
Young Annabelle
Noelle Parker
Emily
Julia Burrows
Sarah Kingsley
Devlin Stark
Elizabeth Browning
Reilly Anspaugh
Sister Mary
Tom Rhoads
Mr. Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 346 DaysDecember 8, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 3, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Janis
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Janis, Elizabeth Demmer
- Original Score
- Tim Janis
- Original Title
- Buttons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Cranberry Island Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Janis
Tim Janis, Elizabeth Demmer
Tim Janis
Tim Janis
Tim Janis
Elizabeth Demmer
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Janis
Screenplay
Elizabeth Demmer
Screenplay
Elizabeth Demmer
Producer
Dustin Cross
Costume Design
Tim Janis
Director of Photography
Tim Janis
Original Music Composer
Tim Janis
Editor
Tim Janis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buttons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buttons about?
During a time of robber barons, child labor, and rising industry, two orphan girls get a little help from their unexpected guardian angels who turn the tide of events and change their lives forever.
Who directed Buttons?
Buttons was directed by Tim Janis.
Who stars in Buttons?
The principal cast of Buttons includes Kate Winslet, Robert Redford, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Katie McGrath.
When was Buttons released and how long is it?
Buttons was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Buttons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buttons was composed by Tim Janis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buttons?
Buttons holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).