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Butterfly
1999·Movie
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A , drama: , but hopeful, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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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.
Spanish Civil WarComing-of-AgeTeacher-Student BondRural GaliciaHistorical DramaPolitical TensionsLoss of InnocenceFriendship & BetrayalMelancholy Tone
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Is Butterfly worth watching?
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Butterfly rated?
R
It's rated R in the United States.
How long is Butterfly?
1 h 36 min
Butterfly runs 1 h 36 min.
Will Butterfly make me laugh?
A touch
Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly sharp wit.
Is Butterfly plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and dialogue centrality more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch Butterfly?
Easy watchDemanding
Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.
Is Butterfly good for date night?
and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.
Will Butterfly scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching Butterfly?
BleakHopeful
Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.
Do critics and audiences agree on Butterfly?
Critics83
Audiences84
Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see Butterfly much the same way.
Was Butterfly a box office hit?
Budget$3 million
Box office$8 million
Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.
What language is Butterfly in?
SpanishGalicianLatin
It was made in Spanish, with some Galician, Latin. Produced in Spain.
In how many countries can I watch Butterfly?
28
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