In the Time of the Butterflies
2001, English. Directed by Mariano Barroso.
Women had their place. Hers was in the revolution.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch In the Time of the Butterflies
In the Time of the Butterflies is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mariano BarrosoDirector
- Salma Hayek PinaultMinerva Mirabal
- Edward James OlmosRafael Leónidas Trujillo
- Mía MaestroMate Mirabal
- Demián BichirManolo Tavárez
- Pilar PadillaDedé Mirabal
- Lumi CavazosPatria Mirabal
- Marc AnthonyLio
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Captain Peña
- Ana MartínMercedes Reyes
- Fernando BecerrilEnrique Mirabal
- Anthony AlvarezPalomino
- Ermahn OspinaJaimito
Details
- Released
- 21 October 2001
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- David Klass, Judy Klass
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In the Time of the Butterflies: quick answers
Is In the Time of the Butterflies worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is In the Time of the Butterflies?
In the Time of the Butterflies runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does In the Time of the Butterflies have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for In the Time of the Butterflies. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
In the Time of the Butterflies parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
In the Time of the Butterflies is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In the Time of the Butterflies on?
In the Time of the Butterflies is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like In the Time of the Butterflies?
If you liked In the Time of the Butterflies, try Original Sin, In Secret, Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt.
Who directed In the Time of the Butterflies?
In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) was directed by Mariano Barroso and stars Salma Hayek Pinault, Edward James Olmos, Mía Maestro.