Black Butterfly (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, Black Butterfly is a thriller and mystery film directed by Brian Goodman, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
Who’s in it. Black Butterfly stars Antonio Banderas as Paul, Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Jack, Piper Perabo as Laura and Abel Ferrara as Pat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Black Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Butterfly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Butterfly (2017)?
- In US, Black Butterfly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Butterfly worth watching?
- Black Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Butterfly?
- Black Butterfly stars Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Piper Perabo, Abel Ferrara and Nicholas Aaron.
- When was Black Butterfly released?
- Black Butterfly was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.