Swallowtail Butterfly
1996, Japanese. Directed by Shunji Iwai.
This is the story of Yentowns in Yentown.
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 14 September 1996
- Original title
- スワロウテイル
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shunji Iwai
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Swallowtail Butterfly: quick answers
What should I watch before Swallowtail Butterfly?
Watch Fried Dragon Fish (1993), undo (1994), Love Letter (1995), and Picnic (1996) first.
What comes after Swallowtail Butterfly?
Next in the series: April Story (1998), All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001), and Rainbow Song (2006).
Is Swallowtail Butterfly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Does Swallowtail Butterfly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Swallowtail Butterfly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Swallowtail Butterfly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Swallowtail Butterfly yet.
Which OTT platform is Swallowtail Butterfly on?
Swallowtail Butterfly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 September 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Swallowtail Butterfly?
If you liked Swallowtail Butterfly, try Tokyo Tribe, 009-1: The End of the Beginning, Code 8 Part II.
Who directed Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) was directed by Shunji Iwai and stars Ayumi Ito, Yosuke Eguchi, Chara.