


Papillon at a glance
Papillon is a 1973 crime and drama film, running 2h 31m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1973-12-16
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 2,223 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Steve McQueenHenri "Papillon" Charriere
Dustin HoffmanLouis Dega
Victor JoryIndian Chief
Don GordonJulot
Anthony ZerbeToussaint
Robert DemanMaturette
Woodrow ParfreyClusiot
Bill MumyLariot
George CoulourisDr. Chatal
Ratna AssanZoraima
William SmithersWarden Barrot
Val AveryPascal
Gregory SierraAntonio
Vic TaybackSergeantQuestions about Papillon
Quick answersWhere can I watch Papillon in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Papillon is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Papillon suitable for children?
Papillon is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Papillon on PelisPlus UK?
Papillon has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Papillon about?
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.
How long is Papillon?
Papillon runs for 2h 31m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Papillon trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Papillon (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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