The Butterfly Effect (2004)

Change one thing. Change everything.

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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.

Director: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.8/5 (2 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michael Suby
Cinematography: Matthew F. Leonetti
Editing: Peter Amundson
Production: FilmEngine, Katalyst Films, BenderSpink, New Line Cinema
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Box Office: $97M
Original Language: en

Themes

Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, Mind Control and Brain Implants

Keywords

prison, mind control, child abuse, amnesia, chaos theory, blackout, trauma, diary, time travel, flashback, bully, love, memory loss, psychiatrist, therapy

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect was directed by Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber.
Who stars in The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson, William Lee Scott, Eric Stoltz.
How long is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect is a Science Fiction, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect has a Filmori rating of 3.8/5 based on 2 ratings.
What is the budget of The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect had a budget of $13M.
How much did The Butterfly Effect gross?
The Butterfly Effect grossed $97M worldwide.
Where was The Butterfly Effect produced?
The Butterfly Effect was produced in Canada, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Butterfly Effect?
The themes of The Butterfly Effect include: Amnesia and Seeking Lost Identity, Amnesia: The Search for Truth and Memory, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Child Abuse and Hidden Scars, Mind Control and Brain Implants.