Butterflies (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1978, Butterflies is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Ria Parkinson is a bored housewife and mother. She spends her time daydreaming, and meets regularly with wealthy businessman Leonard to relieve the monotony. Husband Ben, a dentist and avid butterfly collector is oblivious to it all, and her unemployed grown up sons, who both live at home also have other things on their minds, especially girlfriends.
Who’s in it. Butterflies stars Wendy Craig as Ria Parkinson, Geoffrey Palmer as Ben Parkinson, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Adam Parkinson and Andrew Hall as Russell Parkinson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Butterflies 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 Butterflies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butterflies tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butterflies (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Butterflies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Butterflies worth watching?
- Butterflies holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Butterflies?
- Butterflies stars Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Andrew Hall and Bruce Montague.
- When was Butterflies released?
- Butterflies was released in 1978.