The Butterfly Effect (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2004, The Butterfly Effect is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Eric Bress, running about 113 minutes. “Change one thing. Change everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher as Evan Treborn, Melora Walters as Andrea Treborn, Amy Smart as Kayleigh Miller and Elden Henson as Lenny Kagan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Butterfly Effect has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $96.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butterfly Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butterfly Effect tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect (2004)?
- In US, The Butterfly Effect is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butterfly Effect worth watching?
- The Butterfly Effect holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Butterfly Effect?
- The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher, Melora Walters, Amy Smart, Elden Henson and William Lee Scott.
- When was The Butterfly Effect released?
- The Butterfly Effect was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.