In the Time of the Butterflies(2001)
Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.
In the Time of the Butterflies Synopsis
Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.
In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) is a tv movie, thriller, drama, history and romance film directed by Mariano Barroso, released on October 21, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro and Demián Bichir. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Mariano Barroso
- Writers:
- Julia Álvarez, David Klass, Judy Klass
- Producers:
- Craig Roessler, Ellen Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Xavier Grobet
- Composer:
- Van Dyke Parks
- Production:
- Barnstorm Films, Ventanarosa, Producciones Amaranta, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Showtime Networks
- Status:
- Released
In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) Trailer
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In the Time of the Butterflies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Minerva Mirabal
Edward James Olmos
as Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
Mía Maestro
as Mate Mirabal
Demián Bichir
as Manolo Tavárez
Pilar Padilla
as Dedé Mirabal
Lumi Cavazos
as Patria Mirabal
Marc Anthony
as Lio
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
as Captain Peña
Ana Martín
as Mercedes Reyes
Fernando Becerril
as Enrique Mirabal
Anthony Alvarez
as Palomino
- Ermahn Ospina
Ermahn Ospina
as Jaimito
Key crew
Directed by Mariano Barroso, written by Julia Álvarez, David Klass and Judy Klass, produced by Craig Roessler and Ellen Gordon.
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In the Time of the Butterflies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 47 ratings.
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In the Time of the Butterflies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Time of the Butterflies online?
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In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Time of the Butterflies?
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The main cast of In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) includes Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro, Demián Bichir and Pilar Padilla. The film was directed by Mariano Barroso. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Time of the Butterflies released?
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In the Time of the Butterflies was released on October 21, 2001 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is In the Time of the Butterflies worth watching?
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In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for In the Time of the Butterflies?
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