The Butler (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, The Butler is a drama, romance and history film directed by Filip Bajon, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. The love between Mateusz Krol, a Kashubian boy, and Marita von Krauss, a Prussian aristocrat in whose family home he is taken in when his mother dies, grows and matures thorough the years, while Kashubia, the northern Polish region where they live, suffers the consequences of the tragedies that will ravage Europe from the beginning of the 20th century until the end of the World War II.
Who’s in it. The Butler stars Marianna Zydek as Marita von Krauss, Janusz Gajos as Bazyli Miotke, Sebastian Fabijański as Mateusz Kroll and Anna Radwan as Gerda von Krauss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Butler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butler (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butler worth watching?
- The Butler holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butler?
- The Butler stars Marianna Zydek, Janusz Gajos, Sebastian Fabijański, Anna Radwan and Adam Woronowicz.
- When was The Butler released?
- The Butler was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.