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The Butterfly Effect

7.620041h 53m18AMovieScience 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

Where to watch

Netflix

iciTouTV

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability shown for Canada · 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 is streaming on Netflix, iciTouTV and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Netflix?

Yes — The Butterfly Effect is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect for free?

The Butterfly Effect is available on Netflix and iciTouTV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).