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Papillon

7.320172h 14mRMovieAdventureCrimeDrama

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.

DirectorMichael Noer

WriterAaron Guzikowski

ProducersDavid Koplan·Yan Fisher-Romanovsky

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Noer

Charlie Hunnam

Henri 'Papillon' Charrière

Rami Malek

Christopher Fairbank

Christopher Fairbank

Eve Hewson

Michael Socha

Brian Vernel

Nicholas Asbury

Nicholas Asbury

Louisa Pili

Antonio de la Cruz

Antonio de la Cruz

Andre Flynn

Yorick van Wageningen

Yorick van Wageningen

Nikola Kent

Deputy Warden Brioulet

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Papillon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papillon?

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

Is Papillon on Netflix?

No, Papillon is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Papillon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Papillon based on a true story?

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