Butterfly (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1982, Butterfly is a drama and crime film directed by Matt Cimber, running about 107 minutes. “A Controversial Thriller of Murder and Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jess Tyler lives a quiet life next to an abandoned mining factory by himself in the desert. His life is turned upside down when a sexually provocative young woman comes to visit him and tells him she's his daughter. Jess finds it hard to adapt to his newly found parenting role, as a mutual attraction grows between them.
Who’s in it. Butterfly stars Stacy Keach as Jess Tyler, Pia Zadora as Kady, Orson Welles as Judge Rauch and Ed McMahon as Mr. Gillespie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Butterfly has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterfly (1982)?
- 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 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butterfly?
- Butterfly stars Stacy Keach, Pia Zadora, Orson Welles, Ed McMahon and Lois Nettleton.
- When was Butterfly released?
- Butterfly was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.