Hardly a Butterfly (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, Hardly a Butterfly is a drama and tv movie film directed by Heidi Köngäs, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Heavily built young woman Kaisu comes to work in a small grocery store in the countryside, run by a bossy old lady and her tiny and quiet grown-up son Erni. Faced with a common enemy, the unlikely young couple find support in each other, despite their physical differences.
Who’s in it. Hardly a Butterfly stars Kaarina Hazard as Kaisu, Mika Nuojua as Paavo Ernest 'Erni' Hyökki, Liisamaija Laaksonen as Ellida Hyökki and Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen as Vivien 'Viivi' Hyökki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hardly a 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 Hardly a Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hardly a Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hardly a Butterfly (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hardly a Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hardly a Butterfly worth watching?
- Hardly a Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hardly a Butterfly?
- Hardly a Butterfly stars Kaarina Hazard, Mika Nuojua, Liisamaija Laaksonen, Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen and Juha Veijonen.
- When was Hardly a Butterfly released?
- Hardly a Butterfly was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.