Where to watch
Swallowtail Butterfly isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by Shunji Iwai
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Swallowtail Butterfly — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Swallowtail Butterfly?
Swallowtail Butterfly isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is Swallowtail Butterfly on Netflix?
No, Swallowtail Butterfly is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.
Is Swallowtail Butterfly on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Swallowtail Butterfly isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch Swallowtail Butterfly for free?
Swallowtail Butterfly isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
Is there a sequel to Swallowtail Butterfly?
Yes — Swallowtail Butterfly is followed by April Story (1998) in the いわい しゅんじ Collection.
Is there a prequel to Swallowtail Butterfly?
Yes — Picnic (1996) comes before Swallowtail Butterfly in the いわい しゅんじ Collection.
Is Swallowtail Butterfly part of a trilogy?
No — Swallowtail Butterfly is part of the いわい しゅんじ Collection, which has 13 films.
How many movies are in the いわい しゅんじ Collection?
There are 13 films in the いわい しゅんじ Collection: Fried Dragon Fish (1993), Undo (1994), Love Letter (1995), Picnic (1996), Swallowtail Butterfly (1996), April Story (1998), All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001), Rainbow Song (2006), Halfway (2009), A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016), Fireworks (2017), Last Letter (2018) and Last Letter (2020).
