Butterfly
1999, Spanish. Directed by José Luis Cuerda.
Stop and taste the world.
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 September 1999
- Original title
- La lengua de las mariposas
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Rafael Azcona, José Luis Cuerda
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $7.7M
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Butterfly: quick answers
Is Butterfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 251 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Butterfly?
Butterfly runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Butterfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Butterfly suitable for kids?
Butterfly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Butterfly?
If you liked Butterfly, try The Teacher Who Promised the Sea, The 13 Roses, While at War.
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly (1999) was directed by José Luis Cuerda and stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco.