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Papillon

7.320172h 14m14AMovieAdventureCrimeDrama

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 Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Noer

Charlie Hunnam

Henri 'Papillon' Charrière

Yorick van Wageningen

Warden Barrot

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 Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Papillon on Netflix?

No, Papillon is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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).