Science Fiction Thriller The Butterfly Effect Collection

The Butterfly Effect

Name: The Butterfly Effect
Director: Eric Bress
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson, William Lee Scott

2004Dir. Eric Bress1h 53m

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Runtime1h 53m

Released2004

Budget$13M

Box office$96.8M

DirectorEric Bress

About This Movie

The Butterfly Effect is one of those intriguing sci-fi thrillers that plays with time and memory in a pretty dark way. Ashton Kutcher’s performance surprised me—he's got more depth than you’d expect from a rom-com guy. The tone is often unsettling, with practical effects that enhance the eerie atmosphere instead of relying solely on CGI. The pacing can feel a bit uneven at times, but it adds to the tension. Themes of consequence and the fragility of life are woven throughout, giving it a weight that lingers. It’s definitely distinctive for its take on the butterfly effect concept; every small choice sends ripples through time that lead to some pretty wild outcomes.

Released by New Line Cinema, running time 113 minutes.Shot on location in Los Angeles and various parts of California.Features a score by Michael Suby, blending atmospheric tones.Includes multiple endings in home media releases.