
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
dir. David Fincher
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8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances.

Directed byDavid Fincher
StarringBrad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Tilda Swinton
Written byEric Roth
CinematographyClaudio Miranda
EditingAngus Wall
MusicAlexandre Desplat
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2008 · PG-13 · 2h 46m
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
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.
