The Butterfly Effect
“Change one thing. Change everything.”
Where to watch The Butterfly Effect in United States
The Butterfly Effect is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 27 May 2026.
About The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect is a 2004 movie in the Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart and Melora Walters. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 8,219 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Butterfly Effect in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Butterfly Effect trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Ashton Kutcher
Evan Treborn
Amy Smart
Kayleigh Miller
Melora Walters
Andrea Treborn
Elden Henson
Lenny Kagan
William Lee Scott
Tommy Miller
Eric Stoltz
George Miller
Ethan Suplee
Thumper
Logan Lerman
Evan Treborn age 7
John Patrick Amedori
Evan Treborn age 13
Irina Gorovaia
Kayleigh age 13
Kevin G. Schmidt
Lenny age 13
Jesse James
Tommy age 13
Nathaniel DeVeaux
Dr. Redfield
Kevin Durand
Carlos
Callum Keith Rennie
Jason Treborn
Cameron Bright
Tommy age 7
Lorena Gale
Mrs. Boswell
Kendall Cross
Mrs. Kagan
John Tierney
Priest
Ted Friend
Anchor
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Butterfly Effect in United States?+
In United States, The Butterfly Effect is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Butterfly Effect on Netflix?+
The Butterfly Effect is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Butterfly Effect?+
The Butterfly Effect has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Who stars in The Butterfly Effect?+
The Butterfly Effect stars Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson and William Lee Scott.
When did The Butterfly Effect come out?+
The Butterfly Effect is a 2004 movie directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber.
What genre is The Butterfly Effect?+
The Butterfly Effect is Science Fiction and Thriller film.
Who directed The Butterfly Effect?+
The Butterfly Effect was directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber.
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