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The Butterfly's Dream

6.319941h 51mMovieDramaRomance

This European existential drama utilizes complex symbols inspired by abstract psychological theories to explore the effects and reasons behind a young classical actor's decision to stop talking. No one knows why Massimo has vowed to stop…

DirectorMarco Bellocchio
WriterMassimo Fagioli
ProducerMarco Bellocchio

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Cast · Directed by Marco Bellocchio

TB
Thierry Blanc
Massimo
SCSimona Cavallari
Simona Cavallari
La ragazzina
NBNathalie Boutefeu
Nathalie Boutefeu
Anna
RHRoberto Herlitzka
Roberto Herlitzka
Il padre
HA
Henry Arnold
Carlo
ALAnita Laurenzi
Anita Laurenzi
La prima vecchia
APAntonio Pennarella
Antonio Pennarella
Lo zingaro
MS
Michael Seyfried
Ilregista
APAleka Paizi
Aleka Paizi
La pastora (as Aleka Paisi)
SGSergio Graziani
Sergio Graziani
L'ortolano
CCCarla Cassola
Carla Cassola
La seconda vecchia
GFGiusy Frallonardo
Giusy Frallonardo
Attrice

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The Butterfly's Dream — streaming FAQ

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The Butterfly's Dream isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Butterfly's Dream on Netflix?

No, The Butterfly's Dream is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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No, The Butterfly's Dream isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Butterfly's Dream for free?

The Butterfly's Dream isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Butterfly's Dream?

The Butterfly's Dream hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 12, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.