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The Butterfly Effect

7.620041h 53mUAMovieScience 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.

DirectorsEric Bress·J. Mackye Gruber
WritersEric Bress·J. Mackye Gruber
ProducersJ.C. Spink·Chris Bender

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Eric Bress

AKAshton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher
Evan Treborn
ASAmy Smart
Amy Smart
Kayleigh Miller
MWMelora Walters
Melora Walters
Andrea Treborn
EHElden Henson
Elden Henson
Lenny Kagan
WSWilliam Lee Scott
William Lee Scott
Tommy Miller
ESEric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz
George Miller
ESEthan Suplee
Ethan Suplee
Thumper
LLLogan Lerman
Logan Lerman
Evan Treborn age 7
JAJohn Patrick Amedori
John Patrick Amedori
Evan Treborn age 13
IGIrina Gorovaia
Irina Gorovaia
Kayleigh age 13
KSKevin G. Schmidt
Kevin G. Schmidt
Lenny age 13
JJJesse James
Jesse James
Tommy age 13

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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 India right now, but you can rent or buy it on YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Netflix?

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

Is The Butterfly Effect on Amazon Prime Video?

The Butterfly Effect isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, 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 India; you can only rent or buy it on YouTube 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).