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DramaBiography18+ (R)19732h 31m
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#1616 Ranked Movie
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Papillon (1973)

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136.3K Votes
Drama Biography Rated: 18+ (R)19732h 31m

A French convict in the 1930s befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence in the South American penal colony on Devil's Island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.Papillon featuring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman is available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 4 others. It's a biography and drama movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 8.0 (136,270 votes).

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Papillon is a captivating blend of Crime, Drama, and Biography genres, offering a unique perspective on the life of a French convict in the 1930s.

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The movie is set in the intriguing location of a South American penal colony on Devil's Island, providing a unique backdrop for the unfolding drama and escape plot.

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Papillon has received high ratings from audiences, with an IMDb score of 8 out of 10 and a Reelgood score of 77 out of 100, indicating its strong storytelling and compelling performances.

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#21 Ranked in Jungle Movies

#42 Ranked in Escape Movies

#90 Ranked in Biography Movies

Papillon has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.0 (136,270 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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Papillon Overview

A French convict in the 1930s befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence in the South American penal colony on Devil's Island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.

Age rating: 18+ (R)
Runtime: 2h 31m

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Related Genres: DramaBiography
Country of origin: FranceAmerica
Original Release Date: Dec 19, 1973