The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Name: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released: 2008-12-25
Duration: 166 min
Rating: 7.6

2008 · Movie · PG-13 · 166 min · ★ 7.6 · 71% critics

DramaFantasyRomance

Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button enters life as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Over the years, he has unexpected adventures and reconnects with a girl who grows into a dancer, with their shifting bond driving him forward.

Based on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Also known as Benjamin Button

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Years: 2008
Release date: 2008-12-25
Language: English
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 166 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 71/100
TMDB rating: 7.6/10 (13,737 votes)
Box office: $333,900,000

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a sweeping, emotional romance built around the idea of aging in reverse and meeting life’s moments out of order; Not for you if long, drifting dramas or familiar romance beats like Titanic or About Time don’t hold your interest.

Pros: original reverse-aging story; beautiful, detailed visuals; strong emotional relationship | Cons: story feels long; character depth uneven; premise can feel inconsistent