# Where to watch Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) in the UK

> Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) is available to watch free in the UK on Tubi TV. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1983  
**Runtime:** 92 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.5/10  
**Genres:** Horror, Thriller, TV Movie  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T02:19:55.409Z)  

## Synopsis

Yoshinari Bessho, the feudal lord of Tanba Province, is a collector of butterflies and has his concubines tattooed with butterflies as well. One day while hunting, Yoshinari sees Gennosuke Akizuki's beautiful wife, Okoto. He kidnaps her, tattoos a butterfly on her shoulder and takes her for his own. Feeling shame for what has happened, Okoto throws herself into a well and commits suicide. She then returns as a ruthless ghost that seeks revenge against Yoshinari and his retainers. Whenever the ghost appears, mysterious butterflies always fly around her...

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/search/Ghost%20Story%3A%20The%20House%20Where%20Butterflies%20Live)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live for free in the UK?**

Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live (1983) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Tubi TV in the United Kingdom.

**Is Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1174279/ghost-story-the-house-where-butterflies-live-1983
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/lHKqyP0318kstCytBd9xfZyHRC9.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1174279/ghost-story-the-house-where-butterflies-live-1983.json

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