The Butler

1997·Movie
58min

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About

A documentary film with some acted sequences sprinkled throughout, The Butler is about the special bond between the director and her brother Nino, in Melbourne, Australia. Kannava, re-establishing her life after developing a chronic health condition (scleroderma) at the age of 30, is assisted by her brother to live her life, and she in turns provide company and support to him, as he attempts to alleviate his loneliness.
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Questions about The Butler

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Where can I stream The Butler legally?

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Is The Butler worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 71% and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Butler?

0 h 58 min

The Butler runs 0 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Butler?

Critics68
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Butler much the same way.

What language is The Butler in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

What tropes does The Butler use?

Your Father Is Better Than You Think He IsSoundtrack DissonanceVery Loosely Based on a True StoryPet the DogLight Is Not Good"Back to Camera" PoseHappily MarriedFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingI Have No Son!The SociopathForegone ConclusionWhat the Hell, Hero?and 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Butler, including Your Father Is Better Than You Think He Is, Soundtrack Dissonance, Very Loosely Based on a True Story.

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