Poor Butterfly (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Poor Butterfly is a drama and war film directed by Raúl De la Torre, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A turbulent era in Argentine politics is highlighted in this well-wrought drama, set in Buenos Aires at the end of 1945, about Clara (Graciela Borges), a young, half-Jewish woman awakening to the reasons behind the political conflicts of her time and place. Clara's father was a Communist who fought the Nazis in Argentina and possessed a list of the top Nazi exiles and their contacts. Through a former lover, Clara -- a successful broadcast journalist -- begins to see her Jewish roots (and the leftists) in a whole new light. Meanwhile, the political storms sweeping through Argentina are setting the stage for the Peronist government to come.
Who’s in it. Poor Butterfly stars Graciela Borges as Clara, Lautaro Murúa, Pepe Soriano as Shloime and Víctor Laplace as Jose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Poor 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 Poor Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Butterfly (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Butterfly worth watching?
- Poor Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Butterfly?
- Poor Butterfly stars Graciela Borges, Lautaro Murúa, Pepe Soriano, Víctor Laplace and Cipe Lincovsky.
- When was Poor Butterfly released?
- Poor Butterfly was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.