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The Blue Butterfly (2004)

Movie ★ 7.0 97 min

Adventure Drama

Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives

Léa Pool Director Pete McCormack Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 20, 2004
Runtime
97 min
Budget
$12.5M
Box office
$1.8M
IMDb
tt0313300
Language
Studio
Global Arts Productions, Palpable Productions, Galafilm

Themes

Cast

Marc Donato Marc Donato Pete Pascale Bussières Pascale Bussières Teresa Carlton William Hurt William Hurt Alan Osborne Raoul Max Trujillo Raoul Max Trujillo Alejo Steve Adams Steve Adams Presenter Marianella Jimenez Jana Gerardo Hernández Manolo Liz MacRae Press Agent Paul Stewart Paul Stewart Police Officer Sophie Janssens Dancer Peter Trosztmer Dancer Alyssa Fraser Dancer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Blue Butterfly about?
Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives
Who directed The Blue Butterfly?
The Blue Butterfly was directed by Léa Pool.
Who stars in The Blue Butterfly?
The Blue Butterfly stars Marc Donato, Pascale Bussières, William Hurt, Raoul Max Trujillo.
When was The Blue Butterfly released?
The Blue Butterfly is a 2004 adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch The Blue Butterfly?
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