The Butterfly's Dream (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1994, The Butterfly's Dream is a drama and romance film directed by Marco Bellocchio, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. This European existential drama utilizes complex symbols inspired by abstract psychological theories to explore the effects and reasons behind a young classical actor's decision to stop talking. No one knows why Massimo has vowed to stop talking. Other than speaking dialog from classical plays, Massimo refuses to say a single word. His father, a classic-literature professor believes it reflects to a disappointing love affair. His new girlfriend thinks Massimo is rebelling against his mother, a poet. A director learns of Massimo and commissions his mother to write a play about him. Though Massimo plays himself in the play, and does speak, he returns to silence when the play is finished.
Who’s in it. The Butterfly's Dream stars Thierry Blanc as Massimo, Simona Cavallari as La ragazzina, Nathalie Boutefeu as Anna and Roberto Herlitzka as Il padre, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Butterfly's Dream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly's Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly's Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly's Dream (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butterfly's Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butterfly's Dream worth watching?
- The Butterfly's Dream holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Butterfly's Dream?
- The Butterfly's Dream stars Thierry Blanc, Simona Cavallari, Nathalie Boutefeu, Roberto Herlitzka and Henry Arnold.
- When was The Butterfly's Dream released?
- The Butterfly's Dream was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.