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The Butler

7.320132h 12m14AMovieDrama

Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet of such efficiency and discreteness in…

DirectorLee Daniels
WriterDanny Strong
ProducersBuddy Patrick·Lee Daniels

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Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelCraveCrave
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lee Daniels

FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Cecil Gaines
OWOprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Gloria Gaines
DODavid Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
Louis Gaines
JCJohn Cusack
John Cusack
Richard Nixon
JFJane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Nancy Reagan
CJCuba Gooding Jr.
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Carter Wilson
MCMariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Hattie Pearl
THTerrence Howard
Terrence Howard
Howard
LKLenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz
James Holloway
AAAml Ameen
Aml Ameen
Cecil Gaines (15)
MJMichael Rainey Jr.
Michael Rainey Jr.
Cecil Gaines (8)
JMJames Marsden
James Marsden
John F. Kennedy

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The Butler — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Butler?

The Butler is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Butler on Netflix?

No, The Butler is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and Crave.

Is The Butler on Amazon Prime Video?

The Butler isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Butler for free?

The Butler is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave in Canada.

Is The Butler based on a true story?

Yes — The Butler is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).