The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2008, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a fantasy, drama and liebesfilm film directed by David Fincher, running about 166 minutes. “Life isn't measured in minutes, but in moments.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button, Cate Blanchett as Daisy Fuller, Julia Ormond as Caroline Fuller and Faune Chambers as Dorothy Baker, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $335.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can 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 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.