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Where to watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) tonight

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) runs 2 h 46 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.6 from 14,206 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime
2 h 46 min — ends 10:46 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Released
December 25, 2008
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 from 14,206 votes
Director
David Fincher
Starring
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 46 min, plan the evening: start by 8:14 pm to finish before 11 pm.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is 2 h 46 min long (166 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:46 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button rated?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Fantasy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 46 min, plan the evening: start by 8:14 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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