Miss Butterfly (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, Miss Butterfly is a comedy and drama film directed by Kurt Barthel, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. After the death of their father, 18-year-old Helene Raupe (“coccoon”) and her younger sister Asta come under the guardianship of the youth welfare office in East Berlin. Helene fails miserably as a fishmonger, fashion assistant and bus conductor, all jobs ordained for her by the authorities. The young woman really only “emerges” in her fantasies, where she can escape from her dull, normal life.
Who’s in it. Miss Butterfly stars Carmen-Maja Antoni, Carola Braunbock as Tante, Milan Sládek as Pantomime and Sina Fiedler-Engel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Miss Butterfly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Butterfly tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Butterfly (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Miss Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Miss Butterfly worth watching?
- Miss Butterfly holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Miss Butterfly?
- Miss Butterfly stars Carmen-Maja Antoni, Carola Braunbock, Milan Sládek, Sina Fiedler-Engel and Lothar Förster.
- When was Miss Butterfly released?
- Miss Butterfly was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.