Where to watch The Butler (2013) in the UK
The Butler (2013) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
One quiet voice can ignite a revolution.
Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet of such efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White House itself. There, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his family has troubles of its own. As his wife, Gloria, struggles with alcoholism and his defiant eldest son, Louis, strives for a just world, Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his own way.
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The Butler Official Trailer #2 (2013) - Forest Whitaker, Robin Williams Movie HD
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Cast & crew
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Forest WhitakerCecil Gaines -
Oprah WinfreyGloria Gaines -
David OyelowoLouis Gaines -
John CusackRichard Nixon -
Jane FondaNancy Reagan -
Cuba Gooding Jr.Carter Wilson -
Mariah CareyHattie Pearl -
Terrence HowardHoward
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The Butler — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Butler in the UK?
The Butler (2013) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent The Butler?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Butler?
Yes. The Butler can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Butler on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Butler is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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