Flight of the Butterflies (2012)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | n/a | |
| International Box Office | $549,310 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $549,310 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $697,195 | |
| Total | $697,195 | |
| OpusData ID: 181960100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Interweaves the story of the monarch butterfly migration, the longest most amazing insect migration on the Planet Earth, and the fascinating scientific detective story of the 30 year long search for their remote overwintering sites in Mexico. Every Fall half a billion Monarch butterflies head south on an epic three thousand mile journey. We invite you to soar a mile high alongside one of the greatest spectacles of the natural world, as we follow this incredible migration. From Canada through the US to Mexico, they unite these countries and cultures as children watch the skies with wonder. During the spring's return flight north we encounter other fascinating critters. Bumblebees collecting pollen in flower meadows, thousands of mayflies hatching on the Mississippi river, farmer ants, and sheperding caterpillars up trees and milking them of honeydew. The award winning film production team follows up on the smash success of Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure with a new film about yet more amazing tiny creatures on the giant screen in 3D and 2D.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2012 (IMAX) by SK Films |
| International Releases: | March 21st, 2013 (Limited) (Australia)
March 30th, 2023 (IMAX) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | July 12th, 2016 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 44 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Voiceover/Narration |
| Film format: | 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | SK Films, Sin Sentido Films |
| Production Countries: | Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3/21/2013 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | $549,310 | 8/31/2026 | |||
| International Total | $549,310 | 8/31/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Gordon Pinsent | Dr. Fred Urquhart |
Supporting
| Patricia Phillips | Norah Urquhart | |
| Shaun Benson | Ken Brugger | |
| Stephanie Sigman | Catalina Aguado |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jonathan Barker | Producer | |
| Jonathan Barker | Executive Producer | |
| Mike Slee | Director | |
| Mike Slee | Producer | |
| Mike Slee | Screenwriter | |
| Rafael Cuervo | Producer | |
| Wendy MacKeigan | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Wendy MacKeigan | Screenwriter | |
| Maria Elena Gutierrez | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Kym Crepin | Line Producer | |
| Simon de Glanville | Director of Photography | |
| Paul Williams | Director of Photography | |
| Sandra Kybartas | Production Designer | |
| Susan Shipton | Editor | |
| Peter Thillaye | Supervising Sound Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Interweaves the story of the monarch butterfly migration, the longest most amazing insect migration on the Planet Earth, and the fascinating scientific detective story of the 30 year long search for their remote overwintering sites in Mexico. Every Fall half a billion Monarch butterflies head south on an epic three thousand mile journey. We invite you to soar a mile high alongside one of the greatest spectacles of the natural world, as we follow this incredible migration. From Canada through the US to Mexico, they unite these countries and cultures as children watch the skies with wonder. During the spring's return flight north we encounter other fascinating critters. Bumblebees collecting pollen in flower meadows, thousands of mayflies hatching on the Mississippi river, farmer ants, and sheperding caterpillars up trees and milking them of honeydew. The award winning film production team follows up on the smash success of Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure with a new film about yet more amazing tiny creatures on the giant screen in 3D and 2D.
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 1st, 2012 (IMAX) by SK Films |
| International Releases: | March 21st, 2013 (Limited) (Australia)
March 30th, 2023 (IMAX) (Australia) |
| Video Release: | July 12th, 2016 by Shout Factory |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 44 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Animal Lead, Voiceover/Narration |
| Film format: | 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Adventure |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Dramatization |
| Production/Financing Companies: | SK Films, Sin Sentido Films |
| Production Countries: | Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom |
| Languages: | English |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3/21/2013 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | $549,310 | 8/31/2026 | |||
| International Total | $549,310 | 8/31/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Gordon Pinsent | Dr. Fred Urquhart |
Supporting
| Patricia Phillips | Norah Urquhart | |
| Shaun Benson | Ken Brugger | |
| Stephanie Sigman | Catalina Aguado |
Production and Technical Credits
| Jonathan Barker | Producer | |
| Jonathan Barker | Executive Producer | |
| Mike Slee | Director | |
| Mike Slee | Producer | |
| Mike Slee | Screenwriter | |
| Rafael Cuervo | Producer | |
| Wendy MacKeigan | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Wendy MacKeigan | Screenwriter | |
| Maria Elena Gutierrez | Co-Executive Producer | |
| Kym Crepin | Line Producer | |
| Simon de Glanville | Director of Photography | |
| Paul Williams | Director of Photography | |
| Sandra Kybartas | Production Designer | |
| Susan Shipton | Editor | |
| Peter Thillaye | Supervising Sound Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.