Butterflies Are Free(1972)
I Could Love You If You'd Let Me
Butterflies Are Free Synopsis
Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?
Butterflies Are Free (1972) is a comedy and romance film directed by Milton Katselas, released on July 6, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart and Paul Michael Glaser. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Milton Katselas
- Writers:
- Leonard Gershe
- Producers:
- M.J. Frankovich
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Bob Alcivar
- Production:
- Frankovich Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Butterflies Are Free (1972) Trailer
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Butterflies Are Free Cast & Crew
Main cast
Goldie Hawn
as Jill Tanner
Edward Albert
as Don Baker
Eileen Heckart
as Mrs. Florence Baker
Paul Michael Glaser
as Ralph Santori
Michael Warren
as Roy Stradden
Charlene Jones
as Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
- Jessica Rains
Jessica Rains
as 1st Girl (uncredited)
Paul Ryan
as Man in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Debralee Scott
as Girl in Opening Credits (uncredited)
- Sandra Vacey
Sandra Vacey
as Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Milton Katselas, written by Leonard Gershe, produced by M.J. Frankovich.
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Butterflies Are Free Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 90 ratings.
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Butterflies Are Free – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Butterflies Are Free online?
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Butterflies Are Free (1972) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Butterflies Are Free?
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The main cast of Butterflies Are Free (1972) includes Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser and Michael Warren. The film was directed by Milton Katselas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Butterflies Are Free released?
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Butterflies Are Free was released on July 6, 1972 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Butterflies Are Free worth watching?
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Butterflies Are Free (1972) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Butterflies Are Free?
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