Family Butler Films Collection

Description: This classic features a widow who moves into a seaside house with a ghostly butler, offering a blend of romance, comedy, and supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was later adapted into a TV series in the late 1960s.

Description: This comedy features a wealthy playboy, Arthur Bach, and his loyal butler, Hobson, who tries to guide him through life's challenges with humor and wisdom.

Fact: John Gielgud won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Hobson.

Description: Based on the board game, this film involves a butler, Wadsworth, who navigates through a night of murder and mystery with a group of guests at a mansion.

Fact: The film has three different endings, which were shown in different theaters.

Description: A story of a dedicated butler, Mr. Stevens, whose life of service to his employer comes at the cost of personal relationships, offering a deep look into duty versus personal fulfillment.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, and Anthony Hopkins' performance as Stevens was critically acclaimed.

Description: Set in the 1930s, this film explores the upstairs-downstairs dynamics of an English country house, with butlers and maids playing central roles in the unfolding drama and mystery.

Fact: The film was written by Julian Fellowes, who later created the popular TV series "Downton Abbey," which also focuses on the lives of servants.

Description: While not strictly about a butler, this film includes a butler character, Mr. X, who adds to the comedic and heartwarming elements of a nanny's adventures in a wealthy household.

Fact: Scarlett Johansson stars as the nanny, and the film is based on the novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus.

Description: This film follows Cecil Gaines, a butler who serves in the White House through several presidencies, witnessing key moments in American history. It's a poignant look at service, family, and the civil rights movement.

Fact: Oprah Winfrey plays the wife of Cecil Gaines, and the film was inspired by the life of Eugene Allen, who served as a White House butler for 34 years.

Description: This adaptation of Dickens' classic features various characters in service roles, including butlers, providing a rich tapestry of Victorian life.

Fact: The film uses a diverse cast to represent the characters, a unique approach to casting in period dramas.

Description: While not a traditional butler film, it features a character who pretends to be a butler, leading to comedic situations and mistaken identities.

Fact: Bill Murray stars in this film, which was directed by Jon Amiel.

Description: This adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel includes scenes with butlers and servants, highlighting the social dynamics of the Gilded Age.

Fact: Gillian Anderson plays the lead role of Lily Bart, and the film was critically acclaimed for its period detail.