Butterflies Are Free
Seen it?1972 | 109 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Poor Things, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker moves away from his overprotective mother. After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner. Don's quick wit and good looks disarm the free-spirited Jill, and before long they're more than just friends. Will Mrs. Baker's incessant meddling destroy Don and Jill's budding relationship?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 66K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Milton Katselas
- Goldie HawnJill Tanner
- Edward AlbertDon Baker
- Eileen HeckartMrs. Florence Baker
- Paul Michael GlaserRalph Santori
- Michael WarrenRoy Stradden
- Charlene JonesGirl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
- Jessica Rains1st Girl (uncredited)
- Paul RyanMan in Mod Shop (uncredited)
- Debralee ScottGirl in Opening Credits (uncredited)
- Sandra VaceyGirl in Mod Shop (uncredited)