The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
2007, French. Directed by Julian Schnabel.
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Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Julian SchnabelDirector
- Mathieu AmalricJean-Dominique Bauby
- Emmanuelle SeignerCéline Desmoulins
- Marie-Josée CrozeHenriette Durand
- Anne ConsignyClaude
- Patrick ChesnaisDr. Lepage
- Niels ArestrupRoussin
- Olatz López GarmendiaMarie Lopez
- Jean-Pierre CasselFather Lucien
- Marina HandsJoséphine
- Max von SydowPapinou
- Isaach de BankoléLaurent
- Emma de CaunesEmpress Eugenia
Details
- Released
- 23 May 2007
- Original title
- Le Scaphandre et le Papillon
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Ronald Harwood
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $20M
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What The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is based on
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is based on The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, a 1997 novel by Jean-Dominique Bauby, published by Éditions Robert Laffont.
Novel · 1997
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
By Jean-Dominique Bauby
Published by Éditions Robert Laffont
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: quick answers
Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,338 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Diving Bell and the Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly on?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
If you liked The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, try Niki, The Edge of the Blade, Richard Jewell.
Who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) was directed by Julian Schnabel and stars Mathieu Amalric, Emmanuelle Seigner, Marie-Josée Croze.
What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly based on?
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is based on The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, a 1997 novel by Jean-Dominique Bauby, published by Éditions Robert Laffont.