Papillon (2017)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Dating from 2017, Papillon sits in the adventure, crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Michael Noer. The cast includes Charlie Hunnam, Eve Hewson and Rami Malek. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.
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Cast & crew
- Michael NoerDirector
- Charlie Hunnamas Henri 'Papillon' Charrière
- Eve Hewsonas Nennete
- Rami Malekas Louis Dega
- Brian Vernelas Guittou
- Yorick van Wageningenas Warden Barrot
- Christopher Fairbankas Jean Castili
- Roland Mølleras Celier
- Michael Sochaas Julot
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Questions about Papillon
- What genre is Papillon?
- Papillon is categorised as Adventure, Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Papillon?
- Charlie Hunnam, Eve Hewson, Rami Malek, Brian Vernel, Yorick van Wageningen appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Papillon?
- Michael Noer directed Papillon.
- How long is Papillon?
- Papillon runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Papillon worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Papillon?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
