The Blue Butterfly (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, The Blue Butterfly is a drama and adventure film directed by Léa Pool, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives
Who’s in it. The Blue Butterfly stars Marc Donato as Pete, Pascale Bussières as Teresa Carlton, William Hurt as Alan Osborne and Raoul Max Trujillo as Alejo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Blue Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Butterfly (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Butterfly worth watching?
- The Blue Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Butterfly?
- The Blue Butterfly stars Marc Donato, Pascale Bussières, William Hurt, Raoul Max Trujillo and Steve Adams.
- When was The Blue Butterfly released?
- The Blue Butterfly was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.