Butterfly (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, Butterfly is a drama film directed by José Luis Cuerda, running about 96 minutes. “Stop and taste the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
Who’s in it. Butterfly stars Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Gregorio, Manuel Lozano as Moncho, Uxía Blanco as Rosa and Gonzalo Uriarte as Ramón, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Butterfly has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterfly (1999)?
- In US, Butterfly is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Butterfly worth watching?
- Butterfly holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Butterfly?
- Butterfly stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte and Alexis de los Santos.
- When was Butterfly released?
- Butterfly was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.