13. The Butler

The Butler was designed to be an Oscar contender with its emotionally charged story about race and power, and cast featuring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, and David Oyelowo. Despite its star-studded cast and an inspiring historical backdrop, the film didn’t earn the critical acclaim it aimed for. Directed by Lee Daniels in 2013, it received some nominations but only a handful of wins, including a few at the NAACP Image Awards. The movie had a $30 million budget but failed to make a lasting impact at the Oscars.
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Edited by Vinayak Chakravorty