Movie

Butterflies Are Free

“I Could Love You If You'd Let Me”

★ 6.7(89)19721h 49m

Butterflies Are Free is streaming on fuboTV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Milton Katselas
Release date: 1972-07-06
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Frankovich Productions

Butterflies Are Free — trailer

About Butterflies Are Free

Butterflies Are Free is a 1972 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Milton Katselas, starring Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert and Eileen Heckart. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 89 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Butterflies Are Free in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?

Cast

Goldie Hawn

Jill Tanner

Edward Albert

Don Baker

Eileen Heckart

Mrs. Florence Baker

Paul Michael Glaser

Ralph Santori

Michael Warren

Roy Stradden

Charlene Jones

Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)

Jessica Rains

1st Girl (uncredited)

Paul Ryan

Man in Mod Shop (uncredited)

Debralee Scott

Girl in Opening Credits (uncredited)

Sandra Vacey

Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

san francisco, californiabased on play or musicalcoming of ageneighborfree spiritblindnessblind manoverprotective mother

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Butterflies Are Free in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Butterflies Are Free on fuboTV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Butterflies Are Free on Netflix?+

Butterflies Are Free is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV.

How long is Butterflies Are Free?+

Butterflies Are Free has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Butterflies Are Free?+

Butterflies Are Free stars Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser and Michael Warren.

When did Butterflies Are Free come out?+

Butterflies Are Free is a 1972 movie directed by Milton Katselas.

What genre is Butterflies Are Free?+

Butterflies Are Free is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed Butterflies Are Free?+

Butterflies Are Free was directed by Milton Katselas.