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The Elephant and the Butterfly

7.020171h 35mMovieDramaFamily

When her babysitter doesn’t show, a single mother is forced to leave her precocious five-year-old daughter with the girl’s estranged father for a long weekend.

DirectorAmélie van Elmbt
WritersAmélie van Elmbt·Matthieu de Braconier
ProducersMartin Scorsese·Michelle Verdi

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Cast · Directed by Amélie van Elmbt

LD
Lina Doillon
Elsa
TBThomas Blanchard
Thomas Blanchard
Antoine
JCJudith Chemla
Judith Chemla
Camille
ALAlice de Lencquesaing
Alice de Lencquesaing
Alice
IBIsabelle Barth
Isabelle Barth
Chloé

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The Elephant and the Butterfly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Elephant and the Butterfly?

The Elephant and the Butterfly is streaming on Philo, Fandor and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Elephant and the Butterfly on Netflix?

No, The Elephant and the Butterfly is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Fandor.

Is The Elephant and the Butterfly on Amazon Prime Video?

The Elephant and the Butterfly 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 The Elephant and the Butterfly for free?

The Elephant and the Butterfly is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.