Butterflies (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2013, Butterflies is an animation film directed by Isabel Peppard, running about 12 minutes. “Feed your dreams or they may feed on you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young artist sits on the sidewalk, struggling to make a living. She makes drawings for the passersby. A businessman recognises her talents and offers her a paying job. The prospect seems inviting but the reality threatens to kill her imagination.
Who’s in it. Butterflies stars Rachel Griffiths as Claire, Nicholas Hope as Dalton Hearst, Henry Nixon as Mean Boy and Honey Spence as Young Claire.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Butterflies sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butterflies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butterflies tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterflies (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Butterflies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Butterflies worth watching?
- Butterflies holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Butterflies?
- Butterflies stars Rachel Griffiths, Nicholas Hope, Henry Nixon and Honey Spence.
- When was Butterflies released?
- Butterflies was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.