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The Butterfly Effect (2004)

R · 2004-01-17 · 1h 53m · EN
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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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Eric BressDirectorJ. Mackye GruberDirector
Budget
$13M
Box office
$96.1M

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Ashton KutcherAshton KutcherEvan TrebornMelora WaltersMelora WaltersAndrea TrebornAmy SmartAmy SmartKayleigh MillerElden HensonElden HensonLenny KaganWilliam Lee ScottWilliam Lee ScottTommy MillerEric StoltzEric StoltzGeorge MillerLogan LermanLogan LermanEvan Treborn age 7Ethan SupleeEthan SupleeThumperCallum Keith RennieCallum Keith RennieJason TrebornKevin DurandKevin DurandCarlosNathaniel DeVeauxNathaniel DeVeauxDr. RedfieldKevin G. SchmidtKevin G. SchmidtLenny age 13

Keywords

LovePrisonTime travelViolenceAmnesiaMemory lossBullyFlashbackChild abuseMind controlChaos theoryTraumaBlackoutTherapy

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Science FictionTheme affinityLove · Prison · Time TravelNarrative complexityTime TravelEmotional intensityMemory LossDirector preference69573 · 87146Actor preference101836 · 7669 · 119138

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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.

How long is The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect has a runtime of 113 minutes.

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