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Papillon

1973, English. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.

The greatest adventure of escape!

A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.

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Runtime
2h 31m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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7.8/10 from 2,211 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
16 December 1973
Country
United States of America, France
Written by
Dalton Trumbo, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Budget
$12M
Box office
$53M
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Is Papillon worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 2,211 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Papillon?

Papillon runs 151 minutes (2h 31m).

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 PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What movies are like Papillon?

If you liked Papillon, try Papillon, The Shawshank Redemption, Cool Hand Luke.

Who directed Papillon?

Papillon (1973) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory.

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