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Summary The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is the remarkable true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a successful and charismatic editor-in-chief of French Elle, who believes he is living his life to its absolute fullest when a sudden stroke leaves him in a life-altered state. While the physical challenges of Bauby's fate leave him with little hope f...

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 36 Critic Reviews
92
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 157 User Ratings
8.4
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Summary The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is the remarkable true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, a successful and charismatic editor-in-chief of French Elle, who believes he is living his life to its absolute fullest when a sudden stroke leaves him in a life-altered state. While the physical challenges of Bauby's fate leave him with little hope f...

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 36 Critic Reviews
92
94% Positive
34 Reviews
6% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 36 Critic Reviews
92
94% Positive
34 Reviews
6% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 157 User Ratings
8.4
90% Positive
142 Ratings
7% Mixed
11 Ratings
3% Negative
4 Ratings

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 157 User Ratings
8.4
90% Positive
142 Ratings
7% Mixed
11 Ratings
3% Negative
4 Ratings

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  • Mixed Reviews
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Production Company Pathé, Renn Productions, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, C.R.R.A.V. Nord Pas de Calais, Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Banque Populaire Images 7
Release Date Nov 30, 2007
Duration 1 h 52 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Let your imagination set you free
Academy Awards, USA
4 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
International Cinephile Society Awards
• 3 Wins & 7 Nominations