In this gripping drama, the story follows Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. Determined to regain his freedom, he forms an unlikely alliance with fellow inmate Louis Dega, a quirky but resourceful counterfeiter. The film stars Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek, whose performances bring depth to this tale of friendship and resilience. Directed by Michael Noer, the movie is a remake of the 1973 classic and offers a fresh take on the harrowing journey of escape and survival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.