M. Butterfly (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1993, M. Butterfly is a drama and romance film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 101 minutes. “Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
Who’s in it. M. Butterfly stars Jeremy Irons as René Gallimard, John Lone as Song Liling, Barbara Sukowa as Jeanne Gallimard and Ian Richardson as Ambassador Toulon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, M. Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch M. Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of M. Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch M. Butterfly (1993)?
- In US, M. Butterfly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is M. Butterfly worth watching?
- M. Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in M. Butterfly?
- M. Butterfly stars Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa, Ian Richardson and Annabel Leventon.
- When was M. Butterfly released?
- M. Butterfly was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.