How long is The Butterfly Effect?

The Butterfly Effect is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Butterfly Effect rated?

The Butterfly Effect is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream The Butterfly Effect?

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The Butterfly Effect (2004) runs 1 h 53 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.6 from 8,666 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 53 min — ends 9:53 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: January 17, 2004
TMDB rating: 7.6 / 10 from 8,666 votes
Director: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Science Fiction and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is The Butterfly Effect?: The Butterfly Effect is 1 h 53 min long (113 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:53 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Butterfly Effect rated?: The Butterfly Effect is rated R in the US.
Is The Butterfly Effect a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Science Fiction and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Butterfly Effect?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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