The Elephant and the Butterfly (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, The Elephant and the Butterfly is a drama and family film directed by Amélie van Elmbt, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When her babysitter doesn’t show, a single mother is forced to leave her precocious five-year-old daughter with the girl’s estranged father for a long weekend.
Who’s in it. The Elephant and the Butterfly stars Lina Doillon as Elsa, Thomas Blanchard as Antoine, Judith Chemla as Camille and Alice de Lencquesaing as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Elephant and the Butterfly 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 Elephant and the Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elephant and the Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elephant and the Butterfly (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Elephant and the Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Elephant and the Butterfly worth watching?
- The Elephant and the Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Elephant and the Butterfly?
- The Elephant and the Butterfly stars Lina Doillon, Thomas Blanchard, Judith Chemla, Alice de Lencquesaing and Isabelle Barth.
- When was The Elephant and the Butterfly released?
- The Elephant and the Butterfly was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.