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M. Butterfly

6.619931h 41mRMovieRomanceDramaHistory

In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with opera singer Song Liling – but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks.

DirectorDavid Cronenberg
WriterDavid Henry Hwang
ProducersGabriella Martinelli·David Henry Hwang

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Cronenberg

JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
René Gallimard
JLJohn Lone
John Lone
Song Liling
BSBarbara Sukowa
Barbara Sukowa
Jeanne Gallimard
ALAnnabel Leventon
Annabel Leventon
Frau Baden
SHShizuko Hoshi
Shizuko Hoshi
Comrade Chin
IRIan Richardson
Ian Richardson
Ambassador Toulon
RMRichard McMillan
Richard McMillan
Embassy Colleague
VDVernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff
Agent Etancelin
DHDavid Hemblen
David Hemblen
Intelligence Officer #1
DADamir Andrei
Damir Andrei
Intelligence Officer #2
AP
Antony Parr
Intelligence Officer #3
MM
Margaret Ma
Song's Maid

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M. Butterfly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams M. Butterfly?

M. Butterfly isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is M. Butterfly on Netflix?

No, M. Butterfly is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is M. Butterfly on Amazon Prime Video?

M. Butterfly isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch M. Butterfly for free?

M. Butterfly isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is M. Butterfly based on a true story?

Yes — M. Butterfly is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).