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Butterflies

9.0198857mMovieCrime

The impassive gaze of a taciturn adolescent loner named Andi, sole witness to the drowning of a young girl in an overgrown, abandoned local canal.

DirectorWolfgang Becker

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Cast · Directed by Wolfgang Becker

BB
Bertram von Boxberg
Andi
LB
Lena Boehncke
Kaja
DO
Dieter Oberholz
Charlie
UH
Uwe Helfrich
Kommissar
PFPeter Franke
Peter Franke
Kajas Vater
TBTayfun Bademsoy
Tayfun Bademsoy
Türke

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Butterflies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Butterflies?

Butterflies isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Butterflies on Netflix?

No, Butterflies is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Butterflies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Butterflies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Butterflies for free?

Butterflies isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Butterflies?

Butterflies hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 29, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.