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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
ProducersYan Fisher-Romanovsky·Joshua Maurer

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Cast · Directed by Michael Noer

CHCharlie Hunnam
Charlie Hunnam
Henri 'Papillon' Charrière
RMRami Malek
Rami Malek
Louis Dega
CFChristopher Fairbank
Christopher Fairbank
Jean Castili
EHEve Hewson
Eve Hewson
Nennete
MSMichael Socha
Michael Socha
Julot
BVBrian Vernel
Brian Vernel
Guittou
NANicholas Asbury
Nicholas Asbury
Commandant
LPLouisa Pili
Louisa Pili
Clara
ACAntonio de la Cruz
Antonio de la Cruz
Tribouillard
AFAndre Flynn
Andre Flynn
Galgani
YWYorick van Wageningen
Yorick van Wageningen
Warden Barrot
NKNikola Kent
Nikola Kent
Deputy Warden Brioulet

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Papillon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papillon?

Papillon is streaming on Cinemax, Kanopy and Hoopla 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 Cinemax and Kanopy.

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 Hoopla 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).