Butterflies Are Free

1972
PG
1h 49m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

6.2K

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Coming-of-Age Romantic Comedy Screwball Comedy Comedy Drama Music Romance

A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

6.2K

YOUR RATING

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Won 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 7 nominations total

Ralph
(as Michael Glaser)

Michael Warren

Roy
(as Mike Warren)

Charlene Jones

Girl in Mod Shop
(uncredited)

Jessica Rains

1st Girl
(uncredited)

Paul Ryan

Man in Mod Shop
(uncredited)

Debralee Scott

Girl in Opening Credits
(uncredited)

Sandra Vacey

Girl in Mod Shop
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Eileen Heckart was nominated for the 1970 Tony Award for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Butterflies are Free" but lost to co-star Blythe Danner. She recreated her stage role in this movie version, and was nominated for an Oscar® for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. This time, she won.

Goofs
The door behind Don is open when seen at 1:19:55 or earlier and closed whenever seen following 1:20:07. At 1:20:42, the door opens when Mrs. Baker rushes past Don, and, in the next second, it is obvious that Don was nowhere near the door.

Quotes
Mrs. Baker: [interrogating Jill about being divorced] How long were you married?
Jill: Six days.
Mrs. Baker: And on the seventh day you rested?
Jill: No, I split.

Connections
Featured in Romantic Comedy (2019)

Soundtracks
Butterflies Are Free
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (as Steve Schwartz)

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Featured review

Worth a Watch

I have been wanting to see this hard to find flick since I had the chance to play the "Goldy" character in the stage play.

Although the film dates to '72 it really isn't even dated, although in one segment it does reference two out of operation airlines--sign of the times.

The cinematic version retains many of the features one would find in the stage play. I found the experience of watching "Butterflies are Free" so much more rewarding then many more countless modern pictures I've forked out 8 bucks for at the theater.

The character development is fantastic, Goldie Hahn is really classic as a

"reformed hippie" San Fran transplant.

However, I feel the supporting characters really shine with their nuanced

performances. The long camera angles and the sets really allow you to see the interaction between the actors and the talent shines. This film is entertaining and enjoyable without expensive special effects, graphic violence or vulgarity-- just a young Goldie in her cute panties and tiny, svelte figure.