Papillon Quiz Guide: Trivia Facts for Fans
A TMDB-backed guide to Papillon, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Papillon (1973) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The greatest adventure of escape!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Steve McQueen as Henri "Papillon" Charriere; Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega; Victor Jory as Indian Chief; Don Gordon as Julot; Anthony Zerbe as Toussaint; Robert Deman as Maturette; Woodrow Parfrey as Clusiot; Bill Mumy as Lariot
About Papillon
A man befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence on a dreadful prison island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.
More like Papillon
- Papillon
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Cool Hand Luke
- The Green Mile
- The Escapist
- Escape from Alcatraz
- Birdman of Alcatraz
- Midnight Express
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Papillon?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Papillon?
Steve McQueen as Henri "Papillon" Charriere; Dustin Hoffman as Louis Dega; Victor Jory as Indian Chief; Don Gordon as Julot; Anthony Zerbe as Toussaint; Robert Deman as Maturette; Woodrow Parfrey as Clusiot; Bill Mumy as Lariot
Is this Papillon guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



