The Butterfly Effect
Change one thing. Change everything.
20041h 53m7.6(8,391 votes)
Science FictionThriller
Synopsis
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.
The Butterfly Effect (2004) is a science fiction and thriller film directed by J. Mackye Gruber. It stars Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, and Melora Walters. The film runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 8,391 votes.
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Director
J. Mackye Gruber
Cast
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
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Who stars in The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, and Elden Henson, and was directed by J. Mackye Gruber.
How long is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes.
When did The Butterfly Effect come out?
The Butterfly Effect was released in 2004.
What genre is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect is a science fiction and thriller film.
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The Butterfly Effect holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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