The Butterfly Murders (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1979, The Butterfly Murders is an action, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A journalist attempting to solve a mystery in "Martial World" enlists the aid of a master fighter and a woman named Green Breeze. They go to a mysterious castle where they come across poisonous butterflies and a black-leather-clad killer.
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Murders stars Lau Siu-Ming as Fang Hongye, Michelle Yim as Green Shadow, Wong Shu-Tong as Tian Feng and Qiqi Chen as Lady Shen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Butterfly Murders 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 The Butterfly Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Murders (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butterfly Murders change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butterfly Murders worth watching?
- The Butterfly Murders holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Murders?
- The Butterfly Murders stars Lau Siu-Ming, Michelle Yim, Wong Shu-Tong, Qiqi Chen and JoJo Chan Kei-Kei.
- When was The Butterfly Murders released?
- The Butterfly Murders was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.