---
title: "Butterfly on a Wheel"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/butterfly-on-a-wheel-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13250
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Butterfly on a Wheel (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/butterfly-on-a-wheel-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Butterfly on a Wheel is a film first released in 2007. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Icon Productions, Irish Dreamtime, Infinity Features. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their breaking point."

### Why Watch
- features a sociopathic kidnapper
- focuses on desperate parents

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the source text
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and deals with a kidnapping plot.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/butterfly-on-a-wheel-2007#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mike Barker
- **Networks / Studios**: Icon Productions, Irish Dreamtime, Infinity Features

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Pierce Brosnan** as *Tom Ryan*
- **Maria Bello** as *Abby Randall*
- **Gerard Butler** as *Neil Randall*
- **Emma Karwandy** as *Sophie Randall*
- **Claudette Mink** as *Judy Ryan*
- **Desiree Zurowski** as *Helen Schriver*
- **Nicholas Lea** as *Jerry Crane*
- **Peter Keleghan** as *Karl Granger*
- **Samantha Ferris** as *Diane*
- **Malcolm Stewart** as *Dave Carver*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Butterfly on a Wheel?
The film was released in 2007.

### Q: What genres are associated with Butterfly on a Wheel?
It is categorized as crime, drama, and thriller.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the movie?
A sociopathic kidnapper methodically pushes a desperate pair of parents to their absolute breaking point.

### Q: What is the US release date?
It was released on 07/27/2007 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Butterfly on a Wheel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13250)
- [Butterfly on a Wheel / Butterfly on a Wheel | Fandíme Filmu](https://www.fandimefilmu.cz/film/9961-butterfly-on-a-wheel)
- [A Butterfly on the Wheel - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Butterfly_on_the_Wheel)
- [A Butterfly on the Wheel (1915) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/178549-a-butterfly-on-the-wheel/prehled/)
- [A Butterfly on the Wheel (1915)](https://www.sms.cz/film/a-butterfly-on-the-wheel)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*