Night Butterflies (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, Night Butterflies is a drama film directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.
Who’s in it. Night Butterflies stars Machiko Kyō as Mari, Fujiko Yamamoto as O-Kiku, Eiji Funakoshi as Shuji and Hiroshi Akutagawa as Osamu Harada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Night Butterflies 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 Night Butterflies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Butterflies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Butterflies (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Butterflies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Butterflies worth watching?
- Night Butterflies holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night Butterflies?
- Night Butterflies stars Machiko Kyō, Fujiko Yamamoto, Eiji Funakoshi, Hiroshi Akutagawa and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was Night Butterflies released?
- Night Butterflies was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.