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The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect
2004 1h 53m7.6

The Butterfly Effect

“Change one thing. Change everything.”

Science FictionThriller
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A young man struggles to access sublimated childhood memories. He finds a technique that allows him to travel back into the past, to occupy his childhood body and change history. However, he soon finds that every change he makes has unexpected consequences.

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DirectorEric Bress
ScreenplayEric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 17, 2004
CountryCanada
Languageen
Runtime1h 53m
Budget$13M
Revenue$97M
Profit+$84M
Rating⭐ 7.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.6 / 10
Votes8,149
GenresScience Fiction, Thriller
StudioFilmEngine, Katalyst Films
CollectionThe Butterfly Effect Collection

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Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher

Evan Treborn

Amy Smart

Amy Smart

Kayleigh Miller

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Andrea Treborn

Elden Henson

Elden Henson

Lenny Kagan

William Lee Scott

William Lee Scott

Tommy Miller

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

George Miller

Ethan Suplee

Ethan Suplee

Thumper

Logan Lerman

Logan Lerman

Evan Treborn age 7

John Patrick Amedori

John Patrick Amedori

Evan Treborn age 13

Irina Gorovaia

Irina Gorovaia

Kayleigh age 13

Kevin G. Schmidt

Kevin G. Schmidt

Lenny age 13

Jesse James

Jesse James

Tommy age 13

Nathaniel DeVeaux

Nathaniel DeVeaux

Dr. Redfield

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Carlos

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Jason Treborn

Cameron Bright

Cameron Bright

Tommy age 7

Lorena Gale

Lorena Gale

Mrs. Boswell

Kendall Cross

Kendall Cross

Mrs. Kagan

John Tierney

John Tierney

Priest

Ted Friend

Ted Friend

Anchor

John B. Lowe

John B. Lowe

Professor Carter

Camille Sullivan

Camille Sullivan

Cricket

Tara Wilson

Tara Wilson

Heidi

Jesse Hutch

Jesse Hutch

Spencer

Bill Croft

Bill Croft

Boss

Kevan Ohtsji

Kevan Ohtsji

Anesthesiologist

Daniel Spink

Daniel Spink

Senior Brother

Grant Thompson

Grant Thompson

Hunter

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Melanie Hall

Gesela

Sam Easton

Sam Easton

Frat Boy Pledge

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Jake Kaese

Lenny at 7

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Sarah Widdows

Kayleigh at 7

Amy Esterle

Amy Esterle

Gothic Co-Ed

Jacqueline Stewart

Jacqueline Stewart

Gwen

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Glenn Richards

Pinching Customer

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Sadie Lawrence

Mrs. Halpern

Sam Easton

Sam Easton

Theta Chi Pledge

Douglas Arthurs

Douglas Arthurs

Karl

Paul Lazenby

Paul Lazenby

Rick

June B. Wilde

June B. Wilde

Waitress

Kimani Ray Smith

Kimani Ray Smith

Orderly

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Trevor Jones

Sunnyvale Guard

Colby Chartrand

Colby Chartrand

Teen Punk

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Shelly Schiavoni

Mrs. Miller

Brandy Kopp

Brandy Kopp

Kristen

Chapelle Jaffe

Chapelle Jaffe

Madame Helga

Scott Swanson

Scott Swanson

Obstetrician

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David Cook

Moviegoer

Magda Apanowicz

Magda Apanowicz

Teen Punk Girl

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Garry Little

Wedding Priest

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David Dasilma

Theta Chi Pledge #2 (uncredited)

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Stan Edmonds

Crying Mental Patient (uncredited)

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Cameron K. Smith

Theater Patron (uncredited)

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J. Jackson Kocela

Evan at 3

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Andrew Olcott

Andrea's New Husband

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Butterfly Effect

Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect (2004) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Butterfly Effect about?

A young man struggles to access sublimated childhood memories. He finds a technique that allows him to travel back into the past, to occupy his childhood body and change history. However, he soon finds that every change he makes has unexpected consequences.

Who directed The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect (2004) was directed by Eric Bress. The film is a Science Fiction, Thriller production with a runtime of 1h 53m, rated 7.6/10.

How long is The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect runs 1h 53m (113 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.6/10 from 8,149 votes. Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller.

Is The Butterfly Effect worth watching?

The Butterfly Effect is rated 7.6/10 by 8,149 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Science Fiction and Thriller fans.