The Butterfly's Dream
Directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan · 2013 ·
Is The Butterfly's Dream worth watching?
Yes. The Butterfly's Dream (2013) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (82%) responded more warmly than critics (75%). See the 3 inputs.
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Also known as Kelebeğin Rüyası El sueño de la mariposa 蝶の夢 나비의 꿈 蝴蝶梦 蝴蝶的夢想 ความฝันของผีเสื้อ Giấc mơ bươm bướm
BKM Where to watch
Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists TV+ in Turkey. Check local listings for your region.
Rent: Apple TV
Buy: Apple TV
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (82%).
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 3 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick
Not ideal for
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Is The Butterfly's Dream worth watching?
Yes — The Butterfly's Dream earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, romance pick. Read our full review (4/5).
Celluloid verdict
Önsöz's period romance adapts real poets into a lyrical meditation on art, illness, and fleeting beauty.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (82%) responded more warmly than critics (75%).
What is The Butterfly's Dream about?
Two tubercular poets in 1940s Zonguldak compete for love and literary glory while coal dust and disease shadow their dreams.
Critic Reviews
The Butterfly's Dream (2013) Review: Poets in the Coal Dust
★★★★☆
The Butterfly's Dream is a Turkish period drama about two young poets with tuberculosis in 1940s Zonguldak, a handsome, heartfelt film that leans on sentiment.
Yes, with reservations. It is a moving, beautifully shot tribute to two real poets, best for viewers who enjoy unabashed period melodrama and don't mind its length.
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The Butterfly's Dream: frequently asked questions
Is The Butterfly's Dream worth watching?
Yes. The Butterfly's Dream (2013) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Butterfly's Dream?
In the United States you can rent it from Apple TV or buy it from Apple TV. Elsewhere: TV+ in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Butterfly's Dream?
The Butterfly's Dream runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
Who stars in The Butterfly's Dream?
The Butterfly's Dream is directed by Yılmaz Erdoğan and stars Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Mert Fırat, Belçim Bilgin.
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