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Madama Butterfly

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Japan, early twentieth century. U.S. Navy Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton inspects the house he has leased from a marriage broker. The broker, Goro, has procured him three servants and a geisha wife, Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly. He is…

DirectorsFranco Zeffirelli·George Blume

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 9 other countries

Madama Butterfly isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Franco Zeffirelli

MB
Mina Blum
Kate Pinkerton
CB
Carlo Bosi
Goro, a matchmaker
FCFiorenza Cedolins
Fiorenza Cedolins
Cio-Cio-san (Madama Butterfly)
FF
Francesco Franci
Suzuki, her maid
MGMarcello Giordani
Marcello Giordani
B. F. Pinkerton, Lieutenant in the United States Navy
JPJuan Pons
Juan Pons
Sharpless, United States consul at Nagasaki
CS
Carlo Striuli
The Bonze, Cio-Cio-san's uncle
AB
Alessandro Battiato
Prince Yamadori
AN
Angelo Nardinocchi
The Imperial Commissioner
GS
Giovanni Scordino
The Official Registrar
VS
Veronica Simeoni
Cio-Cio-san's mother
MG
Maria Letizia Grosselli
The cousin

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Madama Butterfly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Madama Butterfly?

Madama Butterfly isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Belgium and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Madama Butterfly on Netflix?

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

Is Madama Butterfly on Amazon Prime Video?

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