The Butterfly

The Butterfly

Directed by Philippe Muyl

Produced by Canal+, Alicéléo

200285 min6.8 / 10

A tender, intimate story about an isolated older man and a neglected child finding mutual solace and transformation through an unlikely friendship.

An old man who has one interest in life, collecting butterflies, has his life changed by an eight year old girl.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Butterfly violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Butterfly easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is The Butterfly scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does The Butterfly end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Butterfly sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Butterfly

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Butterfly

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Butterfly, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Butterfly, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Butterfly, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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