Butterflies Are Free

– Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker (Edward Albert) moves away from his o..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 49 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
Butterflies Are Free (1972)

Striving to be independent, the blind but determined Don Baker (Edward Albert) moves away from his overprotective mother (Eileen Heckart, who won an Oscar). After settling into his new San Francisco digs, Don meets kooky neighbor Jill Tanner (Goldie Hawn). 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?

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Release Date:

01 Jul 1972

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Milton Katselas

Writer:

Leonard Gershe (screenplay), Leonard Gershe (play)

Main Actors:

Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser

Plot:

All Don Baker wants is a place of his own away from his over-protective mother. Don's been blind since birth, but that doesn't stop him from setting up in a San Francisco apartment and making the acquaintance of his off-the-wall, liberated, actress neighbor Jill. Don learns the kind of things from Jill that his mother would never have taught him! And Jill learns from Don what growing up and being free is really all about.

Awards:

Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 7 nominations.

Production:

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%