The Butterfly
An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.
Where to watch The Butterfly in United States
Can I watch The Butterfly in United States? Yes — you can stream The Butterfly in United States on OVID and Kanopy.
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Where is The Butterfly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | OVID, Kanopy | — |
| Canada | OVID | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel, Studiocanal Presents ALLSTARS Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Butterfly
The Butterfly is a 2002 French-language family and drama film directed by Philippe Muyl. The cast is led by Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID, Kanopy.
The Butterfly was produced by Canal+, Alicéléo, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France. It was released on December 18, 2002.
- Director
- Philippe Muyl
- Writers
- Philippe Muyl
- Release date
- December 18, 2002
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Canal+, Alicéléo, France 2 Cinéma
The Butterfly cast & crew
The Butterfly was directed by Philippe Muyl and written by Philippe Muyl.
The cast features Michel Serrault as Julien, Claire Bouanich as Elsa, Nade Dieu as Isabelle, Françoise Michaud as Cafe Waitress, Pierre Poirot as Police Commissioner, and Jacky Nercessian as Policeman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicolas Errèra, cinematography is by Nicolas Herdt, and it was produced by Françoise Galfré and Patrick Godeau.
Is The Butterfly worth watching?
The Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 145 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family and drama, The Butterfly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Butterfly
In United States, you can stream The Butterfly on OVID and Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Butterfly
Michel Serrault
Julien
Claire Bouanich
Elsa
Nade Dieu
Isabelle
Françoise Michaud
Cafe Waitress
Pierre Poirot
Police Commissioner
Jacky Nercessian
Policeman
Jacques Bouanich
Sébastien's Father
Hélène Hily
Marguerite, the Concierge
Catherine Cyler
Sébastien's Mother
Jerry Lucas
Sébastien
Aurélie Meriel
Isabelle's Friend
Idwig Stephane
Entomologist
The Butterfly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Butterfly in United States?
The Butterfly is streaming on OVID, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Butterfly on OVID?
Yes — The Butterfly is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is The Butterfly in?
The Butterfly is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Butterfly?
The Butterfly runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Butterfly rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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