Papillon 2017
“The greatest escape adventure ever told”
What is Papillon?
Papillon is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Adventure, Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 7, 2017
- Studios
- Red Granite Pictures, Czech Anglo Pictures, FishCorb Films
- Genres
- Adventure, Crime, Drama
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Overview
Papillon is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Adventure, Crime, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A master safecracker battles a brutal penal colony while forging an unlikely friendship.”
- Gripping escape adventure
- Strong chemistry between leads
- Atmospheric depiction of the Guianan penal colony
- Violent prison setting may be intense
- Pacing can feel slow at times
Watch it if you enjoy tense survival dramas with compelling friendships.
The film contains graphic violence and harsh prison conditions, suitable for mature audiences.
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Is Papillon based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real-life experiences of Henri Charrière.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an adventure, crime, and drama film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes.
When was the film released?
Papillon was released in 2017 and reached US audiences on August 24, 2018.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker, and Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who becomes his friend.