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Butterfly

5.5197412mMovieFantasy

A dreamlike portrayal of a hangover after a decadent party.

DirectorShūji Terayama
WriterShūji Terayama

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Cast · Directed by Shūji Terayama

KNKeiko Niitaka
Keiko Niitaka
YRYoko Ran
Yoko Ran
KI
Kyôko Iida
NT
Namiko Tainaka
TS
Tokishi Sasada

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Butterfly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Butterfly?

Butterfly isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Butterfly on Netflix?

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Is Butterfly on Amazon Prime Video?

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What is the OTT release date for Butterfly?

Butterfly hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 24, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.