Butterfly (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2025, Butterfly is an animation, drama and history film directed by Florence Miailhe, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. A Jewish North African middle-aged man's swim in the sea triggers memories of his earlier life as an Olympic swimmer before and after World War II.
Who’s in it. Butterfly stars Fayçal Zafi as Alfred Nakache (voice), Jessica Jaouiche as Paule Nakache (voice), Yassine Mestaoui as Young Alfred Nakache (voice) and Alexandre Liebe as Sports Commentator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Butterfly has been warmly received by 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 Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterfly (2025)?
- 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Butterfly?
- Butterfly stars Fayçal Zafi, Jessica Jaouiche, Yassine Mestaoui, Alexandre Liebe and Johannes Oliver Hamm.
- When was Butterfly released?
- Butterfly was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.