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The Butterfly Effect

7.620041h 53mMA 15+MovieScience FictionThriller

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.

DirectorsJ. Mackye Gruber·Eric Bress

WritersJ. Mackye Gruber·Eric Bress

ProducersJ.C. Spink·Anthony Rhulen

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by J. Mackye Gruber

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The Butterfly Effect — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Netflix?

No, The Butterfly Effect is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Amazon Prime Video?

The Butterfly Effect isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect for free?

The Butterfly Effect isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Butterfly Effect?

Yes — The Butterfly Effect is followed by The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) in the Butterfly Effect Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect is the first film in the Butterfly Effect Collection.

Is The Butterfly Effect part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Butterfly Effect is part of a trilogy, alongside The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) and The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009).

How many movies are in the Butterfly Effect Collection?

There are 3 films in the Butterfly Effect Collection: The Butterfly Effect (2004), The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) and The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009).