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Papillon (1973): movie guide
Papillon (1973) is a Crime, Drama running about 151 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.8/10 from 2,230 votes. Notable cast includes Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1973-12-16
- Runtime: 151 min
- TMDB: 7.8/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1973-12-16
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What is Papillon about?
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.
Cast highlights
Papillon features Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, Anthony Zerbe, Robert Deman. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1973-12-16. Runtime: 151 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (2,230 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Papillon on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Papillon?
- Papillon is listed as Crime, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Papillon?
- Papillon runs about 151 minutes.
- Who stars in Papillon?
- Cast highlights include Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon, Anthony Zerbe, Robert Deman.
- Does Cinema Box stream Papillon?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Papillon?
- Open the Papillon page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
