

Black Butterfly
Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
Where to watch Black Butterfly in United States
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Where is Black Butterfly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV, Plex, W4free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 7plus, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, filmfriend, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly is a 2017 English-language thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Brian Goodman. The cast is led by Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Piper Perabo. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Black Butterfly was produced by Battleplan Productions, Compadre Entertainment, and Paradox Studios and made in United States of America and Italy. It was released on May 26, 2017, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Brian Goodman
- Writers
- Justin Stanley, Marc Frydman
- Release date
- May 26, 2017
- OTT release
- May 26, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Production
- Battleplan Productions, Compadre Entertainment, Paradox Studios
Black Butterfly cast & crew
Black Butterfly was directed by Brian Goodman and written by Justin Stanley and Marc Frydman.
The cast features Antonio Banderas as Paul, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Jack, Piper Perabo as Laura, Abel Ferrara as Pat, Nicholas Aaron as Delivery Man, and Vincent Riotta as Lt Carcano.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Federico Jusid, cinematography is by José David Montero, and it was produced by Juan Antonio García Peredo and Gerard Barba.
Is Black Butterfly worth watching?
Black Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 576 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and drama, Black Butterfly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Butterfly
In United States, you can stream Black Butterfly on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 26, 2017.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Black Butterfly

Antonio Banderas
Paul

Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Jack

Piper Perabo
Laura

Abel Ferrara
Pat

Nicholas Aaron
Delivery Man

Vincent Riotta
Lt Carcano

Gioia Libardoni
Waitress

Nathalie Rapti Gomez
Julie
Alexandra Klim
Paul's Wife

Katie McGovern
Nancy Barrows
Randall Paul
Mr. Owen

Timothy Martin
News Reporter
Black Butterfly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Butterfly in United States?
Black Butterfly is streaming on YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free in United States.
▸Is Black Butterfly on YouTube TV?
Yes — Black Butterfly is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Black Butterfly in?
Black Butterfly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Black Butterfly rated?
Black Butterfly is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 576 ratings.
▸When did Black Butterfly release on OTT?
Black Butterfly became available digitally on May 26, 2017.











