The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

Synopsis:
A man born in New Orleans at the end of World War I ages in reverse, going backward from his mid-80s to infancy as he watches the world change and his loved ones age around him. Based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Starring:
Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett
Director:
David Fincher
Rated:
PG-13

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    A Very Long Engagement is a Creative match for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

    Our Clerk Says: Offbeat WWI-set romantic drama boasts more complex plot and striking visuals. Similarly paced.

    Starring:
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    Director:
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    Rated:
    R
    Runtime:
    134
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