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In the Time of the Butterflies

Seen it?

2001 | 95 min | TV Movie, Thriller, Drama, History, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, romantics and history buffs.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 27K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mariano Barroso

  • Salma Hayek PinaultMinerva Mirabal
  • Edward James OlmosRafael Leónidas Trujillo
  • Mía MaestroMate Mirabal
  • Demián BichirManolo Tavárez
  • Pilar PadillaDedé Mirabal
  • Lumi CavazosPatria Mirabal
  • Marc AnthonyLio
  • Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Captain Peña
  • Ana MartínMercedes Reyes
  • Fernando BecerrilEnrique Mirabal