The Diving Bell and the Butterfly poster

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

Let your imagination set you free.

7.61h 52mDrama • History
▶ Watch Now (Free HD)🎬 Watch Trailer

Synopsis

Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.

Movie Information

Director
Julian Schnabel
Writers
Ronald Harwood
Release Year
2007
Runtime
112 minutes
Genre
Drama, History
Language
FR
Country
France, United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
7.6 / 10 (1,283 votes)

Top Cast

Mathieu Amalric
Mathieu Amalric
Jean-Dominique Bauby
Emmanuelle Seigner
Emmanuelle Seigner
Céline Desmoulins
Marie-Josée Croze
Marie-Josée Croze
Henriette Durand
Anne Consigny
Anne Consigny
Claude
Patrick Chesnais
Patrick Chesnais
Dr. Lepage
Niels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup
Roussin
👤
Olatz López Garmendia
Marie Lopez
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Jean-Pierre Cassel
Father Lucien

Official Trailer

Ready to watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly?

Pick a streaming source and press play — free, HD, no signup.

▶ Watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Free

You May Also Like

Niki
Niki
2024
Fathers and Daughters
Fathers and Daughters
2015
Helen
Helen
2009
Origin
Origin
2023
Richard Jewell
Richard Jewell
2019
Awakenings
Awakenings
1990
The Edge of the Blade
The Edge of the Blade
2023
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
2023
The Prestige
The Prestige
2006
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
2025
The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck
2025
The Hours
The Hours
2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly online for free?

You can watch The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) online for free in HD on FreeFlix. No signup or subscription is required — just open this page and click play.

Is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly available in HD?

Yes. FreeFlix offers The Diving Bell and the Butterfly in full HD with multiple mirror sources, so if one source is slow you can switch in one click.

What is The Diving Bell and the Butterfly about?

Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage to his brain stem results in locked-in syndrome, with which he is almost completely paralyzed and only able to communicate by blinking an eye. Bauby painstakingly dictates his memoir via the only means of expression left to him.

Do I need to register or pay?

No. FreeFlix is completely free, with no registration, account, credit card, or hidden charges.