The Weinstein Company is seeking to boost the ensemble drama’s awards profile and will re-release it this week.

The Weinstein Company is seeking to boost the ensemble drama’s awards profile and will re-release it this week.

Lee Daniels’ The Butler initially opened on August 16 in North America and earned $115.6m.

Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey star. Lee Daniels’ The Butler will return to theatres on Dcember 6.