The Butterfly Tattoo (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, The Butterfly Tattoo is a thriller and drama film directed by Phil Hawkins, running about 101 minutes. “From the moment they fell in love, secrets from a hidden past would tear them apart” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Chris Marshall met the girl he was going to kill on a warm night in early June, when one of the colleges in Oxford was holding its summer ball." A chance meeting with Jenny at an Oxford party leaves seventeen-year-old Chris with hope for a summer romance - and no premonition of trouble. Busy with his job and soon in love with Jenny, whose cheerful surface belies the dark uncertainty of her past,
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Tattoo stars Duncan Stuart as Chris Marshall, Jessica Blake as Jenny, Aidan Magrath as Barry Miller and Christopher Dane as Inspector Fletcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Butterfly Tattoo 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 Tattoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Tattoo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Tattoo (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butterfly Tattoo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butterfly Tattoo worth watching?
- The Butterfly Tattoo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Tattoo?
- The Butterfly Tattoo stars Duncan Stuart, Jessica Blake, Aidan Magrath, Christopher Dane and Dan Morgan.
- When was The Butterfly Tattoo released?
- The Butterfly Tattoo was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.