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Papillon

7.819732h 31mPGMovieCrimeDrama

A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.

DirectorFranklin J. Schaffner

WritersLorenzo Semple Jr.·Dalton Trumbo

ProducersTed Richmond·Robert Dorfmann

Where to watch

YouTube TV

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

Steve McQueen

Henri "Papillon" Charriere

Dustin Hoffman

Victor Jory

Don Gordon

Anthony Zerbe

Robert Deman

Woodrow Parfrey

Woodrow Parfrey

Bill Mumy

George Coulouris

George Coulouris

Ratna Assan

William Smithers

William Smithers

Val Avery

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Papillon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papillon?

Papillon is streaming on YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Papillon on Netflix?

No, Papillon is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV.

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

Papillon isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Plex in United States.

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).