The Blue Butterfly_
Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives
Starring
Marc Donato, Pascale Bussières, William Hurt
Box Office
$1.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Blue Butterfly earned $1.8M against a $12.5M budget.
Year context
The Blue Butterfly was released 22 years ago in 2004.
The Blue Butterfly is a Adventure, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (12)
Marc Donato
Pete
Pascale Bussières
Teresa Carlton
William Hurt
Alan Osborne
Raoul Max Trujillo
Alejo
Steve Adams
Presenter
MJ
Marianella Jimenez
Jana
GH
Gerardo Hernández
Manolo
LM
Liz MacRae
Press Agent
Paul Stewart
Police Officer
SJ
Sophie Janssens
Dancer
PT
Peter Trosztmer
Dancer
AF
Alyssa Fraser
Dancer
BOX OFFICE
$12.5M
Budget
$1.8M
Revenue
-86%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (34 votes)
Budget
$12,500,000
Box Office
$1,775,619
Profit
$-10,724,381
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Blue Butterfly about?
Based on a true story, The Blue Butterfly tells the story of a terminally ill 10-year-old boy whose dream is to catch the most beautiful butterfly on Earth, the mythic and elusive Blue Morpho. His mother persuades a renowned entomologist to take them on a trip to the jungle to search for the butterfly, leading to an adventure that will transform their lives
How long is The Blue Butterfly?
The Blue Butterfly has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Blue Butterfly?
The cast of The Blue Butterfly includes Marc Donato, Pascale Bussières, William Hurt, Raoul Max Trujillo, Steve Adams.
How much did The Blue Butterfly make at the box office?
The Blue Butterfly earned $1,775,619 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $12,500,000.
What is the rating of The Blue Butterfly?
The Blue Butterfly has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Adventure
Drama