Papillon
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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Streaming now in the United States on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Papillon
Where can I watch Papillon in the United States?
Papillon is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Papillon for free?
Papillon streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Papillon?
Papillon scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Papillon?
Papillon stars Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Christopher Fairbank, Eve Hewson, and Michael Socha. Michael Noer is the director.
How long is Papillon?
Papillon runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).
When did Papillon come out?
Papillon was released on September 7, 2017.
Which studio made Papillon?
Papillon was produced by Red Granite Pictures, Czech Anglo Pictures, and FishCorb Films in Czechia, Malta, and Serbia.
How much did Papillon make at the box office?
Papillon grossed $10,060,903 worldwide.
What languages is Papillon in?
Papillon is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.