The Butterfly Effect
The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect

2004Movie113 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users76%
Director: Ashton Kutcher, J. Mackye Gruber, Kyle WilliamsGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

Evan Treborn discovers he can travel back in time to alter specific moments in his past. As he attempts to correct traumatic events and improve the lives of himself and his loved ones, he finds that each change has unforeseen and often devastating consequences. He must grapple with the ethical implications of his power and the irreversible nature of fate.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. However, it found a significant audience and became a cult favorite, praised by some for its ambitious concept and emotional impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise exploring time travel and its consequences.
  • Criticized for a convoluted and often implausible storyline.
  • Some appreciated the emotional depth, while others found the characters poorly developed.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film thought-provoking and emotionally engaging, appreciating its ambitious concept despite its narrative flaws. The film's exploration of fate and the impact of choices resonated with many viewers.

Fun Fact

The film has multiple alternate endings available on DVD, reflecting the numerous different timelines and resolutions explored during its development.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Evan" (Ashton Kutcher) has had a troubled existence thus far in his young life, and is prone to blackouts. These seem to take chunks of his day away from him as he comes back to a consciousness unaware of what has just taken place, or even...
John Chard

John Chard

You can't change who people are without destroying who they were. The Butterfly Effect - Directors Cut The Butterfly Effect is directed by Eric Bress and Bress co-writes the screenplay with J. Mackye Gruber. It stars Ashton Kutcher, ...