Black Butterfly
2017, English. Directed by Brian Goodman.
Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 593 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Butterfly
Black Butterfly is streaming on Cinemax in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 May 2017
- Country
- United States of America, Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Justin Stanley, Marc Frydman
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Black Butterfly: quick answers
Is Black Butterfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 593 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Black Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Butterfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Butterfly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black Butterfly on?
Black Butterfly is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Butterfly?
If you liked Black Butterfly, try A Walk Among the Tombstones, The Locksmith, The Ritual Killer.
Who directed Black Butterfly?
Black Butterfly (2017) was directed by Brian Goodman and stars Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Piper Perabo.