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TMDB20041h 53mScience Fiction / Thriller

The Butterfly Effect

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 8,604 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Butterfly Effect at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 53m

At 1h 53m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8,604 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Butterfly Effect tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 53m.
  • It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 8,604 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Butterfly Effect

Is The Butterfly Effect scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Butterfly Effect for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect in the US?
The Butterfly Effect streams on Howdy Amazon Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Butterfly Effect?
The Butterfly Effect runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Is The Butterfly Effect suitable for kids?
The Butterfly Effect is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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