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The Butterfly Effect

7.620041h 53m15MovieScience 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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Cast · Directed by J. Mackye Gruber

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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Icon Film in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Netflix?

No, The Butterfly Effect is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is The Butterfly Effect on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Butterfly Effect is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect for free?

The Butterfly Effect is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

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).