Papillon
A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Frequently asked questions about Papillon
Where can I watch Papillon in the United States?
Papillon is available to stream on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. 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, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Papillon?
Papillon scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Papillon?
Papillon stars Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, and Anthony Zerbe. Franklin J. Schaffner is the director.
How long is Papillon?
Papillon runs 2h 31m (151 minutes).
When did Papillon come out?
Papillon was released on December 16, 1973.
Which studio made Papillon?
Papillon was produced by Allied Artists Pictures, Solar Productions, and Corona-General in the United States and France.
What was the budget for Papillon?
Papillon was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did Papillon make at the box office?
Papillon grossed $53,267,000 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
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.