Butterfly (1999) movie poster

Butterfly (1999)

La lengua de las mariposas
"Stop and taste the world."
ThumbScore
👍 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 82% (RT: 96%, MC: 69) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
José Luis Cuerda
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
TMDB Rating
7.3/10 (245 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
69
Cast
Fernando Fernán Gómez as Don Gregorio
Manuel Lozano as Moncho
Uxía Blanco as Rosa
Gonzalo Uriarte as Ramón
Jesús Castejón as Don Avelino
Elena Bagutta as Carmiña
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 245 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 82%.
Overview
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Butterfly is a 1999 drama film directed by José Luis Cuerda. The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world.

While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life. The film has been rated by 245 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Butterfly delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Butterfly (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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