The Butterfly Effect
"Change one thing. Change everything."
Originally released in 2004. The Butterfly Effect is a science fiction/thriller film. directed by J. Mackye Gruber.
Starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, and Melora Walters
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (7,983 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$96.8M
7.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
Ashton Kutcher
as Evan Treborn
Amy Smart
as Kayleigh Miller
Melora Walters
as Andrea Treborn
Elden Henson
as Lenny Kagan
William Lee Scott
as Tommy Miller
Eric Stoltz
as George Miller
Ethan Suplee
as Thumper
Logan Lerman
as Evan Treborn age 7
John Patrick Amedori
as Evan Treborn age 13
Irina Gorovaia
as Kayleigh age 13
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $96,800,000
Production Companies
- FilmEngine
- Katalyst Films
- BenderSpink
- New Line Cinema
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 f...
Who directed The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect was directed by J. Mackye Gruber.
How long is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Butterfly Effect released?
The Butterfly Effect was released on January 17, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Butterfly Effect?
The main cast of The Butterfly Effect includes Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson, William Lee Scott.
Is The Butterfly Effect worth watching?
The Butterfly Effect has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 7,983 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.