The Dried Butterflies (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, The Dried Butterflies is a drama, horror and romance film directed by Sergio Véjar, running about 108 minutes. “The pain of a lost love may drive you crazy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disturbed middle aged writer becomes obsessed with a little boy who reminds her of a former lover.
Who’s in it. The Dried Butterflies stars Silvia Pinal as Cassandra / Writer, Ricardo Noriega as Jorge, Ada Carrasco as Gloria / Maid and Humberto Elizondo as Vendedor de Antigüedades, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Dried Butterflies 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 Dried Butterflies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dried Butterflies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dried Butterflies (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dried Butterflies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dried Butterflies worth watching?
- The Dried Butterflies holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dried Butterflies?
- The Dried Butterflies stars Silvia Pinal, Ricardo Noriega, Ada Carrasco, Humberto Elizondo and Gonzalo Vega.
- When was The Dried Butterflies released?
- The Dried Butterflies was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.