Butterfly Kiss (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Butterfly Kiss is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Michael Winterbottom, running about 88 minutes. “A story of love and redemption.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deeply mentally unbalanced drifter Eunice roams grim northern Britain committing psychosexual serial murders of both men and women while ostensibly searching for an unknown woman named Judith. She spares the life of lonely but kind-hearted gas station cashier Miriam, who abandons her dismal life to follow her damaged new lover. While attempting to hide the evidence of her multiple crimes, Miriam tries to understand Eunice's bizarre quest.
Who’s in it. Butterfly Kiss stars Amanda Plummer as Eunice, Saskia Reeves as Miriam, Kathy Jamieson as Wendy and Des McAleer as Eric McDermott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Butterfly Kiss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butterfly Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butterfly Kiss tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterfly Kiss (1995)?
- In US, Butterfly Kiss is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Butterfly Kiss worth watching?
- Butterfly Kiss holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butterfly Kiss?
- Butterfly Kiss stars Amanda Plummer, Saskia Reeves, Kathy Jamieson, Des McAleer and Lisa Riley.
- When was Butterfly Kiss released?
- Butterfly Kiss was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.