The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2007, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a drama and history film directed by Julian Schnabel, running about 112 minutes. “Let your imagination set you free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby, who, in 1995 at the age of 43, suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body, except his left eye. Using that eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described the aspects of his interior world, from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind.
Who’s in it. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly stars Mathieu Amalric as Jean-Dominique Bauby, Emmanuelle Seigner as Céline Desmoulins, Marie-Josée Croze as Henriette Durand and Anne Consigny as Claude, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $19.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)?
- In US, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly worth watching?
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly stars Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze, Anne Consigny and Patrick Chesnais.
- When was The Diving Bell and the Butterfly released?
- The Diving Bell and the Butterfly was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.