The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
A man ages in reverse through a whimsical, melancholic life, finding bittersweet romance along the way.
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.
How intense is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What The Curious Case of Benjamin Button feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticwhimsicalheartwarmingatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightComfort watch
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Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button scary?
No. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button runs 2h 46m.
Where can I stream The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does The Curious Case of Benjamin Button have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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