Papillon
2017, English. Directed by Michael Noer.
The greatest escape adventure ever told
Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 2,230 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Michael NoerDirector
- Charlie HunnamHenri 'Papillon' Charrière
- Rami MalekLouis Dega
- Christopher FairbankJean Castili
- Eve HewsonNennete
- Michael SochaJulot
- Brian VernelGuittou
- Nicholas AsburyCommandant
- Louisa PiliClara
- Antonio de la CruzTribouillard
- Andre FlynnGalgani
- Yorick van WageningenWarden Barrot
- Nikola KentDeputy Warden Brioulet
Details
- Released
- 7 September 2017
- Country
- Czech Republic, Malta, Serbia, Spain, United States of America
- Written by
- Aaron Guzikowski
- Box office
- $10M
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Papillon: quick answers
Is Papillon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 2,230 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Papillon?
Papillon runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Papillon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Papillon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Papillon suitable for kids?
Papillon is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Papillon?
If you liked Papillon, try The Shawshank Redemption, Papillon, Midnight Express.
Who directed Papillon?
Papillon (2017) was directed by Michael Noer and stars Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Christopher Fairbank.