Butterflies Are Free

Where to Watch Butterflies Are Free (1972) (Legally)

I Could Love You If You'd Let Me
Jul 6, 1972 US 109 min
6.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
89 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1972), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Romance, with a runtime around 109 minutes.

Cast highlights include Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser.

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Topics & keywords

san francisco, california, based on play or musical, coming of age, neighbor, free spirit, blindness, blind man, overprotective mother

Official trailer

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Plot

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?

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Main cast

Goldie Hawn
as Jill Tanner
Edward Albert
as Don Baker
Eileen Heckart
as Mrs. Florence Baker
Paul Michael Glaser
as Ralph Santori
Michael Warren
as Roy Stradden
Charlene Jones
as Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Jessica Rains
as 1st Girl (uncredited)
Paul Ryan
as Man in Mod Shop (uncredited)
Debralee Scott
as Girl in Opening Credits (uncredited)
Sandra Vacey
as Girl in Mod Shop (uncredited)