M. Butterfly
1993, English. Directed by David Cronenberg.
Passion. Power. Revenge. In All Their Majesty.
In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- David CronenbergDirector
- Jeremy IronsRené Gallimard
- John LoneSong Liling
- Barbara SukowaJeanne Gallimard
- Annabel LeventonFrau Baden
- Shizuko HoshiComrade Chin
- Ian RichardsonAmbassador Toulon
- Richard McMillanEmbassy Colleague
- Vernon DobtcheffAgent Etancelin
- David HemblenIntelligence Officer #1
- Damir AndreiIntelligence Officer #2
- Antony ParrIntelligence Officer #3
- Margaret MaSong's Maid
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Henry Hwang
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What M. Butterfly is based on
M. Butterfly is based on M. Butterfly, a real person by David Henry Hwang.
Real person
M. Butterfly
By David Henry Hwang
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M. Butterfly: quick answers
Is M. Butterfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 256 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is M. Butterfly?
M. Butterfly runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does M. Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for M. Butterfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
M. Butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
M. Butterfly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is M. Butterfly on?
M. Butterfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like M. Butterfly?
If you liked M. Butterfly, try Love Me Love Me, The Man from Elysian Fields, Sylvie's Love.
Who directed M. Butterfly?
M. Butterfly (1993) was directed by David Cronenberg and stars Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa.
What is M. Butterfly based on?
M. Butterfly is based on M. Butterfly, a real person by David Henry Hwang.