Buttons (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Buttons is a drama, family and music film directed by Tim Janis, running about 87 minutes. “Believing is the greatest adventure of all” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a time of robber barons, child labor, and rising industry, two orphan girls get a little help from their unexpected guardian angels who turn the tide of events and change their lives forever.
Who’s in it. Buttons stars Kate Winslet as Narrator (voice), Robert Redford as Narrator (voice), Angela Lansbury as Rose and Dick Van Dyke as The Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Buttons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Pure Flix and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buttons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buttons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buttons (2018)?
- In US, Buttons is available to stream on Pure Flix and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buttons worth watching?
- Buttons holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buttons?
- Buttons stars Kate Winslet, Robert Redford, Angela Lansbury, Dick Van Dyke and Katie McGrath.
- When was Buttons released?
- Buttons was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.