The Butterfly Room (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Butterfly Room is a thriller and horror film directed by Jonathan Zarantonello, running about 87 minutes. “Kids should never grow up” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reclusive and butterfly-obsessed elderly lady suffering from bipolar disorder develops a disturbing relationship with a mysterious but seemingly innocent youngster.
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Room stars Barbara Steele as Ann, Heather Langenkamp as Dorothy, Ray Wise as Nick and Camille Keaton as Olga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Butterfly Room has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Room tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Room (2012)?
- In GB, The Butterfly Room is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butterfly Room worth watching?
- The Butterfly Room holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Room?
- The Butterfly Room stars Barbara Steele, Heather Langenkamp, Ray Wise, Camille Keaton and Erica Leerhsen.
- When was The Butterfly Room released?
- The Butterfly Room was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.