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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009): Cast & Box Office

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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button is a 2009 documentary directed by David Prior, starring David Fincher, Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes and earned $335.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget.

worldwide gross
$335.8M
budget
$150M
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 55m (175 min)
Director
David Prior
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$150M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button About?

The premise of The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button without spoilers.

A documentary chronicling the production of David Fincher’s 2008 film. It traces the project from its early development in the 1990s, when several directors were attached, through the 2006‑07 New Orleans shoot, and details the demanding CGI‑heavy post‑production that brought the story to life.

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • making of
Cast & crew

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Cast

David Fincher leads the cast, with Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt. Directed by David Prior; 35 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

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Box office

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Box Office & Budget

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button grossed $335.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $127.5 million came from the US and Canada and $208.3 million (62%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$335.8M

2.2× its budget

US & Canada
$127.5M
International
$208.3M
Budget
$150M
US & Canada 38% Rest of the world 62%
Cars

Cars in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button

80 cars on screen, including the 1955 Citroën 11 B and the 1954 Citroën 15 Six H.

All 80 cars
  • 1955 Citroën 11 B in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button 1955 Citroën 11 B Minor role
  • 1954 Citroën 15 Six H in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button 1954 Citroën 15 Six H Minor role
  • Citroën Type H in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button Citroën Type H Minor role
  • 1946 Dodge De Luxe in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button 1946 Dodge De Luxe Minor role

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The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button?

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).

When was The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button released?

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button was released on May 5, 2009.

Who directed The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button?

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button was directed by David Prior.

More films by David Prior

Who is in the cast of The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button?

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button stars David Fincher, Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt, among 35 credited actors.

How much did The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button make at the box office?

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button grossed $335.8 million worldwide ($127.5 million domestic, $208.3 million international) on a budget of $150 million.

Does The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button have a post-credit scene?

No. The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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