The Butterfly (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, The Butterfly is a drama and family film directed by Philippe Muyl, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.
Who’s in it. The Butterfly stars Michel Serrault as Julien, Claire Bouanich as Elsa, Nade Dieu as Isabelle la mère d'Elsa and Françoise Michaud as la serveuse du café, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Butterfly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly (2002)?
- In US, The Butterfly is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butterfly worth watching?
- The Butterfly holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly?
- The Butterfly stars Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu, Françoise Michaud and Pierre Poirot.
- When was The Butterfly released?
- The Butterfly was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.