Based on 158 votes and 66 reviews.
Absolutely loved it! Brilliant cast and superb acting. Can't wait to see it again
Excellent movie - looking at history through the eyes of the butler to several Presidents. Well-acted, great characters.
Loved it!!!
Touching. A remarkable portrayal of life in that time and how it was.
This movie was a captivating experience drawing you into dark periods of American history. As a young man having never seen those decades of racism, I was very moved, of course by the portrayal of excellent actors, but also of what people did to people, the segregation, and their plights. You also shared in the triumph of the lives depicted and came to understand them and our history a bit more (for we could no truly understand it fully without experiencing what they had). It was both heart-wrenching and beautiful. Anyone who watches this movie will be better for, and our society will be better for it.
eye-opening movie
An interesting view of history and the struggle for racial equality through the eyes of a butler. Heartwrenching at times, this is a brave film that speaks about important issues.
This was a thought provoking film and Oprah was by far THE stand out performance!! Surprise cameos were a delightful treat and the story line compelling. We enjoyed it (3.75***)
Very well rollout of a 'man' in turbulent years of obtaining freedom and equality. Great acting. Oprah hasn't been in a movie for so long and I thought her acting was great and how it looks changed throughout the times. Definitely a movie worth seeing.
Moving, but maybe trying too hard to be everything to all people.