The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 45/100
Total warning time: 8m 55s
Sex/Nudity: 🟑 30/100 (2m 30s)
  • 🟑 40/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:00] Brief scene implying sexual activity with sounds and movements, no explicit nudity shown.
  • 🟒 20/100 [01:45:00 - 01:45:30] A woman is shown in a bra, mild partial nudity.
Drug Use: 🟒 20/100 (2m)
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:45:00 - 00:46:00] Characters are seen drinking alcohol at a party.
  • 🟒 10/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:00] A character smokes a cigarette.
Violence: 🟑 40/100 (4m)
  • 🟑 50/100 [00:30:00 - 00:32:00] A character is injured in a war scene, some blood shown.
  • 🟑 30/100 [01:50:00 - 01:52:00] A character dies of old age, emotional but not violent.
Strong Language: 🟑 30/100 (25s)
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:20:00 - 00:20:10] Mild curse word used.
  • 🟒 20/100 [01:10:00 - 01:10:05] Another mild curse word.
  • 🟑 50/100 [02:00:00 - 02:00:10] Stronger curse word used.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Year: 2008
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 166 min
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 70
Votes: 589160
Gross: 127,509,326
Director: David Fincher
Stars: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond
Overview: Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with consequences.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the premise of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
A: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a fantasy drama film about a man named Benjamin Button who is born with the physical appearance of an elderly person and ages in reverse, becoming younger as time passes. The story follows his unusual life journey and his relationship with Daisy, the love of his life.
Q: Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
A: The movie was directed by David Fincher, known for his work on films like Fight Club, Se7en, and The Social Network.
Q: What awards did The Curious Case of Benjamin Button win?
A: The film won three Academy Awards: Best Art Direction, Best Makeup, and Best Visual Effects. It was also nominated for several other awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
A: The film stars Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button, Cate Blanchett as Daisy, Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth Abbott, and Julia Ormond as Caroline, Benjamin's daughter.
Q: Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button based on a book?
A: Yes, the movie is loosely based on the 1922 short story of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald. However, the film expands significantly on the original story, adding new characters and plotlines.