Movie

The Elephant and the Butterfly

★ 7.0(13)20171h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Amélie van Elmbt
Release date: 2017-11-22
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Verdi Productions

About The Elephant and the Butterfly

The Elephant and the Butterfly is a 2017 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Amélie van Elmbt, starring Lina Doillon, Thomas Blanchard and Judith Chemla. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Elephant and the Butterfly in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When her babysitter doesn’t show, a single mother is forced to leave her precocious five-year-old daughter with the girl’s estranged father for a long weekend.

Cast

Lina Doillon

Elsa

Thomas Blanchard

Antoine

Judith Chemla

Camille

Alice de Lencquesaing

Alice

Isabelle Barth

Chloé

Themes & keywords

woman directorkidsfather daughter relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Elephant and the Butterfly in Japan?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Elephant and the Butterfly on Netflix?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Elephant and the Butterfly?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Elephant and the Butterfly?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly stars Lina Doillon, Thomas Blanchard, Judith Chemla, Alice de Lencquesaing and Isabelle Barth.

When did The Elephant and the Butterfly come out?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly is a 2017 movie directed by Amélie van Elmbt.

What genre is The Elephant and the Butterfly?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Elephant and the Butterfly?+

The Elephant and the Butterfly was directed by Amélie van Elmbt.