The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.9

Released in 2006, The Butterfly Effect 2 is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by John R. Leonetti, running about 95 minutes. “Can you change your past without destroying your future?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his girlfriend, Julie, and two best friends are killed in a tragic auto accident, Nick struggles to cope with his loss and grief. Suffering from migraine-like seizures, Nick soon discovers that he has the power to change the past via his memories. However, his time-traveling attempts to alter the past and save his one true love have unexpected and dire consequences.
Who’s in it. The Butterfly Effect 2 stars Eric Lively as Nick Larson, Erica Durance as Julie Miller, Dustin Milligan as Trevor Eastman and Gina Holden as Amanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Butterfly Effect 2 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly Effect 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Effect 2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006)?
- In US, The Butterfly Effect 2 is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butterfly Effect 2 worth watching?
- The Butterfly Effect 2 holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Effect 2?
- The Butterfly Effect 2 stars Eric Lively, Erica Durance, Dustin Milligan, Gina Holden and Susan Hogan.
- When was The Butterfly Effect 2 released?
- The Butterfly Effect 2 was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
