The Last Butterfly (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1991, The Last Butterfly is a drama and war film directed by Karel Kachyňa, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Stage mime Antoine Moreau is compelled by the Gestapo to put on a performance for the children of Terezin, a "model" concentration camp, to convince the Red Cross observers that the camp is truly what it seems. Reluctant at first, Moreau slowly learns the true nature of the camp, including the meaning of the "transports" on which people leave. With a world-class orchestra (made up of people interned in the camp) and a cast of children, Moreau stages a show to end all shows.
Who’s in it. The Last Butterfly stars Tom Courtenay as Antoine Moreau, Brigitte Fossey as Vera, Freddie Jones as Karl Rheinberg and Milan Kňažko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Last Butterfly has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Butterfly (1991)?
- In US, The Last Butterfly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Last Butterfly worth watching?
- The Last Butterfly holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Butterfly?
- The Last Butterfly stars Tom Courtenay, Brigitte Fossey, Freddie Jones, Milan Kňažko and Josef Kemr.
- When was The Last Butterfly released?
- The Last Butterfly was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.