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.
Release Year
1973
Runtime
151 min
Audience Score
7.8
Genres
Crime, Drama
Story Snapshot
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.
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Papillon is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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