Butterflies Are Free
1972, English. Directed by Milton Katselas.
I Could Love You If You'd Let Me
Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Milton KatselasDirector
- Goldie HawnJill Tanner
- Edward AlbertDon Baker
- Eileen HeckartMrs. Florence Baker
- Paul Michael GlaserRalph Santori
- Michael WarrenRoy Stradden
- Charlene JonesGirl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
- Jessica Rains1st Girl (uncredited)
- Paul RyanMan in Mod Shop (uncredited)
- Debralee ScottGirl in Opening Credits (uncredited)
- Sandra VaceyGirl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 July 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard Gershe
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What Butterflies Are Free is based on
Butterflies Are Free is based on Butterflies Are Free, a play or musical by Leonard Gershe.
Play or musical
Butterflies Are Free
By Leonard Gershe
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Butterflies Are Free: quick answers
Is Butterflies Are Free worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Butterflies Are Free?
Butterflies Are Free runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Butterflies Are Free have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Butterflies Are Free. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Butterflies Are Free parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Butterflies Are Free yet.
Which OTT platform is Butterflies Are Free on?
Butterflies Are Free isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Butterflies Are Free?
If you liked Butterflies Are Free, try Tromeo & Juliet, 40 Dates and 40 Nights, Poor Things.
Who directed Butterflies Are Free?
Butterflies Are Free (1972) was directed by Milton Katselas and stars Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart.
What is Butterflies Are Free based on?
Butterflies Are Free is based on Butterflies Are Free, a play or musical by Leonard Gershe.