Is Black Butterfly scary?

MyCinema has not rated Black Butterfly for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Black Butterfly in the US?

Black Butterfly streams on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, is free on VIX , and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Black Butterfly?

Black Butterfly runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is Black Butterfly suitable for kids?

Black Butterfly is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20171h 33mThriller / Mystery / Drama

Black Butterfly

Name: Black Butterfly
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Released: 2017-05-26
Duration: 93 min

TMDB movie listing

Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.

TMDB audience score

Based on 589 votes

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Availability in the US

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Black Butterfly at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel. Free or ad-supported on VIX . Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 589 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Black Butterfly tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 589 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Black Butterfly

Is Black Butterfly scary?: MyCinema has not rated Black Butterfly for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Black Butterfly in the US?: Black Butterfly streams on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, is free on VIX , and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Black Butterfly?: Black Butterfly runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is Black Butterfly suitable for kids?: Black Butterfly is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.