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Black Butterfly

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
16K
YOUR RATING
Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Rhys Meyers in Black Butterfly (2017)
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Psychological DramaPsychological ThrillerSuspense MysteryDramaMysteryThriller

A reclusive screenwriter takes in a mysterious drifter who is determined to repay his kindness by helping him finish his latest story.A reclusive screenwriter takes in a mysterious drifter who is determined to repay his kindness by helping him finish his latest story.A reclusive screenwriter takes in a mysterious drifter who is determined to repay his kindness by helping him finish his latest story.

  • Director
    • Brian Goodman
  • Writers
    • Justin Stanley
    • Marc Frydman
    • Hervé Korian
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Piper Perabo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Goodman
    • Writers
      • Justin Stanley
      • Marc Frydman
      • Hervé Korian
    • Stars
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Jonathan Rhys Meyers
      • Piper Perabo
    • 112User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

    Videos10

    Black Butterfly
    Trailer 1:43
    Black Butterfly
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:18
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    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:18
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    Clip 0:50
    Getaway
    Black Butterfly: Sorry For The Scare
    Clip 0:48
    Black Butterfly: Sorry For The Scare
    Black Butterfly: Some Backbone
    Clip 1:00
    Black Butterfly: Some Backbone
    Black Butterfly: Sorry For The Scare (Explicit)
    Clip 0:48
    Black Butterfly: Sorry For The Scare (Explicit)

    Photos33

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    Top Cast18

    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Paul
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    Jonathan Rhys Meyers
    • Jack
    Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo
    • Laura
    Vincent Riotta
    Vincent Riotta
    • Lt Carcano
    Brian Goodman
    Brian Goodman
    • Truck Driver…
    Katie McGovern
    Katie McGovern
    • Nancy Barrows
    Jake Daley
    • AJ
    Craig Peritz
    • Sam
    Randall Paul
    Randall Paul
    • Mr. Owen
    • (as Randall Richard Paul)
    Cristina Moglia
    • Mrs. Owen
    Abel Ferrara
    Abel Ferrara
    • Pat
    Nicholas Aaron
    Nicholas Aaron
    • Delivery Man
    Nathalie Rapti Gomez
    • Julie
    Joy Libardoni
    • Waitress
    • (as Gioia Libardoni)
    Tracy Green
    • Diner Manager
    • (as Tracy Sherman Greene)
    Timothy Martin
    Timothy Martin
    • News Reporter
    Cherish Gaines
    • Michelle Emerson
    Alexandra Klim
    • Paul's Wife
    • Director
      • Brian Goodman
    • Writers
      • Justin Stanley
      • Marc Frydman
      • Hervé Korian
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews112

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    Summary

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    Related interests

    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Psychological Drama
    Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl (2014)
    Psychological Thriller
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    Suspense Mystery
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    Drama
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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Abel Ferrara: Abel Ferrara, known for exploitation films such as The Driller Killer (1979) and Ms .45 (1981), appears as the store owner, Pat.
    • Goofs
      First scene where Antonio Banderas drives his Jeep, however there aren't any keys in the ignition.
    • Quotes
      • Jack: You still don't get it, do you, Paul? I'm the one writing the story.
      • Paul: I have a better ending in mind.
    • Connections
      Featured in Black Butterfly: Backstage (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      I Just Wanna Luv U
      Written by Aaron Akins
      Performed by Aaron Akins

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 26, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • TVP VOD
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mariposa negra
    • Filming locations
      • Italy
    • Production companies
      • Ambi Pictures
      • Battleplan Productions
      • Compadre Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $391,431
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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