Lee Daniels' The Butler (the Butler ) May 2026

Lee Daniels' The Butler is a 2013 historical drama inspired by Eugene Allen, a butler who served in the White House for 34 years. The film focuses on Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) as he witnesses major 20th-century political shifts and civil rights milestones, highlighting the generational tension between his quiet service and his son's activism. You can find more information about the film in its official summaries.