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Plot

David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story, re-teams the director with Brad Pitt, who takes on the title role. What makes Button such a curious case is that when he is born in New Orleans just after World War I, he is already in his eighties, and proceeds to live his life aging in reverse. This sweeping film follows the character's unusual life into the 21st century as he experiences joy and sadness, loves lost and found, and the meaning of timelessness. Cate Blanchett co-stars along with Tilda Swinton, Elias Koteas, and Julia Ormond.
MPAA Rating:
PG-13 for brief war violence, sexual content, language and smoking.
Genre(s):
Drama,Fantasy,Romance
Run Time:
167min.
Theatrical Release Date:
12/25/2008
DVD Release Date:
05/05/2009
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Director(s):
David Fincher
Starring:
Brad Pitt , Cate Blanchett , Taraji P. Henson , Julia Ormond , Jason Flemyng
Themes:
Metamorphosis,Miraculous Events,Age Disparity Romance
Tone:
Atmospheric,Poignant,Reflective
Keywords:
aging
Country of Origin:
USA (12-25-2008)
Language:
English