

The Butterfly
2002, French. Directed by Philippe Muyl.
An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe MuylDirector
- Michel SerraultJulien
- Claire BouanichElsa
- Nade DieuIsabelle
- Françoise MichaudCafe Waitress
- Pierre PoirotPolice Commissioner
- Jacky NercessianPoliceman
- Jacques BouanichSébastien's Father
- Hélène HilyMarguerite, the Concierge
- Catherine CylerSébastien's Mother
- Jerry LucasSébastien
- Aurélie MerielIsabelle's Friend
- Idwig StephaneEntomologist
Details
- Released
- 18 December 2002
- Original title
- Le Papillon
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Philippe Muyl
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The Butterfly: quick answers
Is The Butterfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Butterfly?
The Butterfly runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Butterfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Butterfly yet.
Which OTT platform is The Butterfly on?
The Butterfly is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Butterfly?
If you liked The Butterfly, try Flicka, I Believe, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed The Butterfly?
The Butterfly (2002) was directed by Philippe Muyl and stars Michel Serrault, Claire Bouanich, Nade Dieu.