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title: "Float Like a Butterfly"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/float-like-a-butterfly-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 499533
imdb_id: "tt7636672"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Float Like a Butterfly (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/float-like-a-butterfly-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Source [1] & [2]: Title: Float Like a Butterfly (2019). Release date: 05/10/2019 (IE). Genre: Drama. Runtime: 1h 41m. Plot: Irish Traveller Frances fights for the right to pursue boxing. She wants to make Muhammad Ali proud and her father (recently released from prison) proud. She realizes her father has other plans for her.
Source [3]: Title: Float Like a Butterfly (2018).
Source [4]: Title: Float Like a Butterfly. Year: 2018. Genre: Irish drama. Director: Carmel Winters. Star: Hazel Doupe as Frances (young Irish Traveller girl who idolizes Muhammad Ali and aspires to be a boxer).
Source [5]: Cast/crew info (no specific names other than "Float Like a Butterfly").
Source [6]: Different film ("Float Like A Butterfly, Bite Like A Snake"). Ignore.
Title: Float Like a Butterfly.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | W4free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carmel Winters
- **Networks / Studios**: Samson Films, Port Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hazel Doupe** as *Frances*
- **Dara Devaney** as *Michael*
- **Aidan O'Hare** as *Sergeant*
- **Lalor Roddy** as *Grandad Joyce*
- **Hilda Fay** as *Granny Flynn*
- **Johnny Collins** as *Patrick*
- **Jamie Kierans** as *Eamann*
- **Lisa Lambe** as *Margaret*
- **Packy Lee** as *Uncle Joe*
- **Michael Collins** as *Uncle Tommy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Float Like a Butterfly online?
Float Like a Butterfly is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Float Like a Butterfly worth watching?
Float Like a Butterfly holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Float Like a Butterfly and when was it released?
Float Like a Butterfly is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Float Like a Butterfly?
Float Like a Butterfly was directed by Carmel Winters.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Float Like a Butterfly — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/499533)
- [Float Like a Butterfly (2019) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/499533-float-like-a-butterfly)
- [Float Like a Butterfly (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7636672/fullcredits/)
- [Float Like a Butterfly - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Float_Like_a_Butterfly)
- [Float Like a Butterfly (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/float-like-a-butterfly/credits)
- [Float Like A Butterfly, Bite Like A Snake](https://filmfreeway.com/)

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