Fifth Butterfly (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Fifth Butterfly is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Milorad Milinković, running about 100 minutes. “Keeper of the secret immortality is a boy with pure eyes” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While we follow the turbulent life and adventures of Aleksa, 13 year orphan, and his best boarding school friends Gordan, Maya and Vlada Grak, we learn that old and greedy villain Jovica Vuk find out that Aleksa is capable of seeing and finding the group of medieval knights called Zlodolci. They are the keepers of silver secret that enables them to protect, heal and revive those who deserve and therefore, they are capable of changing the course of the history. Jovica Vuk who misused the power to heal passed on him by his father, wants to take over their secret and secure himself the immortality. He tricks Aleksa to led him to them, but fortunately, Aleksa see through his plan. But, is it too late? Will Aleksa and his friends, although still kids, prevail in the final clash and defeat the powerful forces of evil?

Who’s in it. Fifth Butterfly stars Mihailo Janketić as Jovica Vuk, Tanja Bošković as Melanija, Marko Nikolić as Deda Dušan and Goran Radaković as Tolstoj, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Fifth Butterfly has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fifth Butterfly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fifth Butterfly tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.