Where can I watch Papillon (1973)?

In États-Unis, Papillon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Papillon worth watching?

Papillon holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and policier. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Papillon?

Papillon stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon and Anthony Zerbe.

When was Papillon released?

Papillon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.

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Papillon (1973) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1973 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 1973, Papillon is a drame and policier film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 151 minutes. “Papillon retrace le destin véridique de Henri Charrière” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Henri "Papillon" Charrière, un malfrat de petite envergure, est jugé à tort pour un meurtre qu'il n'a pas commis. Celui-ci est condamné à vie dans une prison d'une colonie française : le bagne de Cayenne. Mais Papillon n'a qu'une seule idée en tête : s'évader. Malheureusement, ses régulières tentatives sont toujours restées sans réussite. Devant son acharnement, les dirigeants l'envoient sur Devil's Island, une prison dans la prison, dont jamais personne n'a réussi à s'échapper. Une épreuve terrible pour Papillon, qui découvre l'enfer de l'environnement carcéral...

Who’s in it. Papillon stars Steve McQueen as Henri "Papillon" Charriere, Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega, Victor Jory as Indian Chief and Don Gordon as Julot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Papillon has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papillon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Papillon tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

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Where can I watch Papillon (1973)?: In États-Unis, Papillon is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Papillon worth watching?: Papillon holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and policier. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Papillon?: Papillon stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon and Anthony Zerbe.
When was Papillon released?: Papillon was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.