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The Butterfly Effect

2004-01-17 · 113 min · ★ 7.6

Science Fiction · Thriller

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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Directors
J. Mackye Gruber, Eric Bress
Production companies
FilmEngine, Katalyst Films, BenderSpink, New Line Cinema
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 96,800,000

Top Cast

Ashton KutcherAshton KutcherEvan Treborn
Amy SmartAmy SmartKayleigh Miller
Melora WaltersMelora WaltersAndrea Treborn
Elden HensonElden HensonLenny Kagan
William Lee ScottWilliam Lee ScottTommy Miller
Eric StoltzEric StoltzGeorge Miller
Ethan SupleeEthan SupleeThumper
Logan LermanLogan LermanEvan Treborn age 7
John Patrick AmedoriJohn Patrick AmedoriEvan Treborn age 13
Irina GorovaiaIrina GorovaiaKayleigh age 13
Kevin G. SchmidtKevin G. SchmidtLenny age 13
Jesse JamesJesse JamesTommy age 13
Nathaniel DeVeauxNathaniel DeVeauxDr. Redfield
Kevin DurandKevin DurandCarlos
Callum Keith RennieCallum Keith RennieJason Treborn
Cameron BrightCameron BrightTommy age 7
Lorena GaleLorena GaleMrs. Boswell
Kendall CrossKendall CrossMrs. Kagan
John TierneyJohn TierneyPriest
Ted FriendTed FriendAnchor

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