The Butterfly(2002)
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The Butterfly Synopsis
An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.
The Butterfly (2002) is a family and drama film directed by Philippe Muyl, released on December 18, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu and Françoise Michaud. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 144 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe Muyl
- Writers:
- Philippe Muyl
- Producers:
- Patrick Godeau
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Herdt
- Composer:
- Nicolas Errèra
- Production:
- Canal+, Alicéléo, France 2 Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
The Butterfly Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michel Serrault
as Julien
Claire Bouanich
as Elsa
Nade Dieu
as Isabelle
Françoise Michaud
as Cafe Waitress
Pierre Poirot
as Police Commissioner
Jacky Nercessian
as Policeman
Jacques Bouanich
as Sébastien's Father
- Hélène Hily
Hélène Hily
as Marguerite, the Concierge
Catherine Cyler
as Sébastien's Mother
- Jerry Lucas
Jerry Lucas
as Sébastien
Aurélie Meriel
as Isabelle's Friend
Idwig Stephane
as Entomologist
Key crew
Directed by Philippe Muyl, written by Philippe Muyl, produced by Patrick Godeau.
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The Butterfly Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 144 ratings.
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The Butterfly – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butterfly online?
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The Butterfly (2002) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Butterfly?
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The main cast of The Butterfly (2002) includes Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu, Françoise Michaud and Pierre Poirot. The film was directed by Philippe Muyl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Butterfly released?
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The Butterfly was released on December 18, 2002 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Butterfly worth watching?
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The Butterfly (2002) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 144 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.