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Movie Info

Release Date: January 17, 2004
Runtime: 113 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (10)
Genres:
Thriller Science Fiction
Budget: $13,000,000
Revenue: $96,800,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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34%
Tomatometer
30
30/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
8,119 votes
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7.6/10
IMDb
554,488 votes
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The Butterfly Effect

2004

"Small choices, monumental consequences; change your fate."

Also known as: πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: l'effet papillon? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Batafurai efekuto? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: Nabi hyogwa? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Effekt babochki? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Zbor de fluture All international titles (10) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $13,000,000
Revenue: $96,800,000
Profit $83,800,000
ROI +644.6% (7.4x)

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Keywords

#love 128 #prison 70 #flashback 61 #time travel 54 #amnesia 34 #child abuse 28 #psychiatrist 25 #trauma 19 #diary 16 #memory loss 14 #bully 12 #sacrifice 12 #childhood 9 #therapy 8 #blackout 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Butterfly Effect

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  • The Butterfly Effect was filmed in various locations in California, including Los Angeles and surrounding areas, which provided a diverse backdrop for the film's exploration of time travel and its consequences.

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  • The film features a soundtrack that includes tracks from notable artists such as The Black Eyed Peas and Cream, which helped to enhance the emotional depth of key scenes.

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  • Ashton Kutcher, who played the lead role, took on a more dramatic character than his previous comedic roles, showcasing his range as an actor.

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  • In one scene, a character's drawing appears to change slightly between shots, indicating a continuity error as the timeline shifts.

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  • The film's concept of the butterfly effect, where small changes can have significant consequences, has influenced discussions in both popular culture and scientific theories regarding chaos theory.

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  • The film includes a visual reference to the classic movie It's a Wonderful Life, highlighting the theme of choices and their impacts on life.

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  • The Butterfly Effect's use of practical effects and makeup for the more intense scenes was praised for its realism, contributing to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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