The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
English romance film directed by David Fincher
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 46m 166 min
- Released
- 10 December 2008
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has a runtime of 2 hours 46 minutes (166 min). The English film released on 10 December 2008. It is directed by David Fincher and stars Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Taraji P. Henson.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Fincher
- Cast
- Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Tilda Swinton, Mahershala Ali, Jared Harris, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Faune A. Chambers, Chandler Canterbury, Elle Fanning
- Cinematography
- Claudio Miranda
- Editing
- Kirk Baxter, Angus Wall
- Music
- Alexandre Desplat
- Written by
- Eric Roth, Robin Swicord
- Produced by
- Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Ray Stark, Ceán Chaffin
- Production
- The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $333.9 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling; Academy Award for Best Production Design; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- Set in
- New Orleans, Florida, New York City, Paris
- Filmed in
- Montreal, New Orleans, United States Virgin Islands, Los Angeles
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 10 December 2008
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has a runtime of 2 hours 46 minutes, or 166 min.
When did The Curious Case of Benjamin Button release?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button released on 10 December 2008.
Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is directed by David Fincher.
Who is in the cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button includes Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Tilda Swinton and Mahershala Ali.
Where can I watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button online?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button streams on Netflix.
How much did The Curious Case of Benjamin Button earn at the box office?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button grossed $333.9 million.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button based on a true story or a book?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is based on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
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