The Butterfly Ball (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1977, The Butterfly Ball is an animation and music film directed by Tony Klinger, running about 85 minutes. “A Fun Musical Extravaganza” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Roger Glover puts on a star-studded concert at the Royal Albert Hall for his concept album "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast".
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Ball stars Roger Glover as Himself, David Coverdale as Himself, Ian Gillan as Herself and Twiggy as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Butterfly Ball has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Ball tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Ball (1977)?
- In US, The Butterfly Ball is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butterfly Ball worth watching?
- The Butterfly Ball holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Ball?
- The Butterfly Ball stars Roger Glover, David Coverdale, Ian Gillan, Twiggy and Vincent Price.
- When was The Butterfly Ball released?
- The Butterfly Ball was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.