Madama Butterfly (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Madama Butterfly is a music film directed by Moshe Leiser, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Puccini’s Japanese tragedy Madama Butterfly is given a ravishing production by The Royal Opera. Its alluring imagery of Japan from the 19th-century European Imagination heightens the intense clash of East and West. When the American naval officer Pinkerton seduces the young ‘Butterfly’ Cio-Cio-San, he seems to promise every happiness – but his cruel abandonment leads to her tragic self-sacrifice. Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera and renowned for his interpretations of Puccini, conducts an exceptionally fine cast with the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Powerful performances show why Madama Butterfly remains one of the all-time operatic favourites.
Who’s in it. Madama Butterfly stars Ermonela Jaho as Cio-Cio-San, Marcelo Puente as B. F. Pinkerton, Scott Hendricks as Sharpless and Elizabeth DeShong as Suzuki, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madama Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madama Butterfly tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madama Butterfly (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Madama Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Madama Butterfly?
- Madama Butterfly stars Ermonela Jaho, Marcelo Puente, Scott Hendricks, Elizabeth DeShong and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
- When was Madama Butterfly released?
- Madama Butterfly was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.