The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Is Leaving Netflix

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David Fincher’s movie, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt, will soon no longer be available on its current streaming platform. Released in theaters in December 2008, the film is based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald and tells the unusual life story of Benjamin Button, who ages backward, and his relationship with Daisy Fuller (played by Cate Blanchett).

The film, featuring a stellar cast including Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Jared Harris, Tilda Swinton, and Mahershala Ali, received generally favorable reviews and was a significant contender at the 81st Academy Awards. It earned 13 nominations overall, recognizing Fincher as Best Director, Pitt as Best Actor, Henson as Best Supporting Actress, and the film itself for Best Picture.

The movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will no longer be available on Netflix after December 31, 2025. However, you can still watch it on Paramount+ – either with a direct subscription or through another provider. It’s also available to stream for free on Kanopy.

While David Fincher is famous for thrilling, suspenseful movies like Se7en and Fight Club, both featuring Brad Pitt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was a more subdued love story. What set it apart was the transformation of Pitt’s character, which required a complex process involving makeup, computer-generated imagery, and the use of body doubles. The film’s impressive visual and makeup effects were ultimately recognized with Academy Awards.

The movie attracted a large audience and earned $335.8 million. Critics especially loved David Fincher’s direction and the acting by Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Because it stands out from Fincher’s other films, people continue to enjoy watching it, and it’s easily accessible on Netflix, which helps with its continued popularity.

The film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button performed well on DVD and Blu-ray, earning over $41 million in sales. It’s also available in The Criterion Collection. Given its strong visual storytelling, compelling narrative, and excellent performances, the film was likely to find an audience across all formats.

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2025-12-22 18:17