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

Is Papillon on Netflix?

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

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon isn't available free in Switzerland; you can only rent or buy it on blue TV and 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).