Butterfly (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, Butterfly is a documentary film directed by Alessandro Cassigoli, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Eighteen year old Irma Testa is Italy’s first female boxer to make it to the Olympics. It’s a remarkable outcome for a girl raised in one of the poorest, most crime-ridden neighborhoods of Naples.. The more Irma succeeds though, the more fragile she becomes. After a crushing defeat at the Games in Rio, she questions whether boxing is her future. She wants to chart her own path, but must first take a hard look at her personal life which she has avoided for so long.
Who’s in it. Butterfly stars Irma Testa as Herself, Lucio Zurlo as Himself, Ugo Testa and Emanuele Renzini.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Butterfly 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 Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butterfly tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterfly (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Butterfly worth watching?
- Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butterfly?
- Butterfly stars Irma Testa, Lucio Zurlo, Ugo Testa and Emanuele Renzini.
- When was Butterfly released?
- Butterfly was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.