Ocean Butterfly (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 3

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Released in 2006, Ocean Butterfly is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Chanon Somrit, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. An unusual fantasy love story of Wan, a girl who's born with the supernatural ability to stay underwater. While visiting Butterfly Island, Wan discovers her special ability to dive and stay under deep sea. She also meets Tan, a photographer who always helps her when she has problems, and with whom she eventually falls in love. Wan soon realizes that her new-found powers come with a price; she's not a normal girl. Her body will be transferred into a kind of creature when she gets into the water. Once again, it's Tan who must help Wan figure out what's going on with her body without knowing that a mysterious secret awaits him under the sea.

Who’s in it. Ocean Butterfly stars Supatchaya Reunreung as Waan, Than Thanakorn as Tan, Aanan Boonnak as Kitti and Thongthong Mokjok, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Ocean Butterfly has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ocean Butterfly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ocean Butterfly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ocean Butterfly (2006)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ocean Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ocean Butterfly worth watching?
Ocean Butterfly holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ocean Butterfly?
Ocean Butterfly stars Supatchaya Reunreung, Than Thanakorn, Aanan Boonnak, Thongthong Mokjok and Chai Muangsing.
When was Ocean Butterfly released?
Ocean Butterfly was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.