The Butterfly Effect
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.
Release Year
2004
Runtime
113 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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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The Butterfly Effect is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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