Puccini: Madama Butterfly (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2017, Puccini: Madama Butterfly is a music film directed by Moshe Leiser, running about 180 minutes. “Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season 2016/17: Madama Butterfly” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cio-Cio-San, the young Japanese bride of dashing American officer Lieutenant Pinkerton, finds her romantic idyll shattered when he deserts her shortly after their marriage. She lives in hope that one day he will return. Three years later, Cio-Cio-San and her little son see Pinkerton’s ship in the harbour. She excitedly expects his visit – but Pinkerton and his American wife Kate have come only to take the boy away, to raise him in America. Cio-Cio-San bids her son farewell and then takes her own life.
Who’s in it. Puccini: Madama Butterfly stars Antonio Pappano as Conductor, Ermonela Jaho as Cio-Cio-San, Marcelo Puente as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton and Scott Hendricks as Sharpless, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Puccini: Madama Butterfly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Stingray Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Puccini: Madama Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puccini: Madama Butterfly tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puccini: Madama Butterfly (2017)?
- In IN, Puccini: Madama Butterfly is available to stream on Stingray Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Puccini: Madama Butterfly worth watching?
- Puccini: Madama Butterfly holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Puccini: Madama Butterfly?
- Puccini: Madama Butterfly stars Antonio Pappano, Ermonela Jaho, Marcelo Puente, Scott Hendricks and Carlo Bosi.
- When was Puccini: Madama Butterfly released?
- Puccini: Madama Butterfly was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.