Butterfly (1999)
La lengua de las mariposas
Overview
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
Where to watch Butterfly
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | — | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — | — |
| Mexico | Atresplayer | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Butterfly in 24 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Butterfly about?
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life. Butterfly is a Drama movie, released on 1999-09-24, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
TMDB users rate Butterfly 7.3 out of 10 from 252 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Butterfly?
In the United States, Butterfly is free to watch on Hoopla. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
José Luis Cuerda
Cast
- Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Gregorio
- Manuel Lozano as Moncho
- Uxía Blanco as Rosa
- Gonzalo Uriarte as Ramón
- Alexis de los Santos as Andrés
- Jesús Castejón as Don Avelino
- Guillermo Toledo as O'lis
- Elena Bagutta as Carmiña
- Tamar Novas as Roque
- Lara López as Aurora
- Tatán as Roque Padre
- Roberto Vidal Bolaño as Boal
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Sources
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