Madame Butterfly (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1932, Madame Butterfly is a drama film directed by Marion Gering, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Pinkerton marries Cho-Cho San in Japan, whilst on shore leave. When he leaves, she keeps his Japanese home as he left it. He returns three years later, having married again in America, and tells Cho-Cho that their affair is over. She has had a child in his absence, who is sent to her family, before she kills herself.
Who’s in it. Madame Butterfly stars Sylvia Sidney as Cho-Cho San, Cary Grant as Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton, Charles Ruggles as Lieutenant Barton and Irving Pichel as Yamadori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Madame Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madame Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madame Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madame Butterfly (1932)?
- In US, Madame Butterfly is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madame Butterfly worth watching?
- Madame Butterfly holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Madame Butterfly?
- Madame Butterfly stars Sylvia Sidney, Cary Grant, Charles Ruggles, Irving Pichel and Helen Jerome Eddy.
- When was Madame Butterfly released?
- Madame Butterfly was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.