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Papillon

7.819732h 31m15MovieCrimeDrama

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

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Cast · Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

SMSteve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Henri "Papillon" Charriere
DHDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Louis Dega
VJVictor Jory
Victor Jory
Indian Chief
DGDon Gordon
Don Gordon
Julot
AZAnthony Zerbe
Anthony Zerbe
Toussaint
RDRobert Deman
Robert Deman
Maturette
WPWoodrow Parfrey
Woodrow Parfrey
Clusiot
BMBill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Lariot
GCGeorge Coulouris
George Coulouris
Dr. Chatal
RARatna Assan
Ratna Assan
Zoraima
WSWilliam Smithers
William Smithers
Warden Barrot
VAVal Avery
Val Avery
Pascal

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Papillon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papillon?

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

Is Papillon on Netflix?

No, Papillon is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Papillon is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

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).