The Butterfly Effect
“Change one thing. Change everything.”
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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Where is The Butterfly Effect streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Telecine Amazon Channel | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is a 2004 English-language science fiction and thriller film directed by J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress. The cast is led by Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 8300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Butterfly Effect was produced by FilmEngine, Katalyst Films, and BenderSpink and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on January 17, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $97 million worldwide.
- Director
- J. Mackye Gruber, Eric Bress
- Writers
- J. Mackye Gruber, Eric Bress
- Release date
- January 17, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $97 million
- Production
- FilmEngine, Katalyst Films, BenderSpink
The Butterfly Effect cast & crew
The Butterfly Effect was directed by J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress and written by J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress.
The cast features Ashton Kutcher as Evan Treborn, Amy Smart as Kayleigh Miller, Melora Walters as Andrea Treborn, Elden Henson as Lenny Kagan, William Lee Scott as Tommy Miller, and Eric Stoltz as George Miller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Suby, cinematography is by Matthew F. Leonetti, and it was produced by J.C. Spink and Anthony Rhulen.
Is The Butterfly Effect worth watching?
The Butterfly Effect holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 8,299 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy science fiction and thriller, The Butterfly Effect is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Butterfly Effect
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Cast of The Butterfly Effect
Ashton Kutcher
Evan Treborn
Amy Smart
Kayleigh Miller
Melora Walters
Andrea Treborn
Elden Henson
Lenny Kagan
William Lee Scott
Tommy Miller
Eric Stoltz
George Miller
Ethan Suplee
Thumper
Logan Lerman
Evan Treborn age 7
John Patrick Amedori
Evan Treborn age 13
Irina Gorovaia
Kayleigh age 13
Kevin G. Schmidt
Lenny age 13
Jesse James
Tommy age 13
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The Butterfly Effect — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect in United States?
The Butterfly Effect is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Butterfly Effect in?
The Butterfly Effect is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Butterfly Effect rated?
The Butterfly Effect is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 8,299 ratings.
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