The Elephant and the Butterfly
2017, French. Directed by Amélie van Elmbt.
When her babysitter doesn’t show, a single mother is forced to leave her precocious five-year-old daughter with the girl’s estranged father for a long weekend.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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The Elephant and the Butterfly is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 November 2017
- Original title
- Drôle de père
- Country
- Belgium
- Written by
- Matthieu de Braconier, Amélie van Elmbt
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The Elephant and the Butterfly: quick answers
Is The Elephant and the Butterfly worth watching?
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How long is The Elephant and the Butterfly?
The Elephant and the Butterfly runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Elephant and the Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
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The Elephant and the Butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Elephant and the Butterfly yet.
Which OTT platform is The Elephant and the Butterfly on?
The Elephant and the Butterfly is streaming on Philo and Fandor in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Elephant and the Butterfly?
If you liked The Elephant and the Butterfly, try I'll Be Home for Christmas, Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows.
Who directed The Elephant and the Butterfly?
The Elephant and the Butterfly (2017) was directed by Amélie van Elmbt and stars Lina Doillon, Thomas Blanchard, Judith Chemla.