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The Butterfly Effect

R20041h 53mEric Bress,J. Mackye Gruber
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 34% · Metacritic 30

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"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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Frequently asked questions

What is The Butterfly Effect (2004) 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 stars in The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher (Evan Treborn), Amy Smart (Kayleigh Miller), Melora Walters (Andrea Treborn), Elden Henson (Lenny Kagan), William Lee Scott (Tommy Miller). The film was directed by J. Mackye Gruber.

How long is The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is The Butterfly Effect worth watching?

The Butterfly Effect holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 34. Fans of Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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