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The Butterfly Effect 2
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The Butterfly Effect 2

2006-08-17 · 92 min · ★ 5.0

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

After his girlfriend, Julie, and two best friends are killed in a tragic auto accident, Nick struggles to cope with his loss and grief. Suffering from migraine-like seizures, Nick soon discovers that he has the power to change the past via his memories. However, his time-traveling attempts to alter the past and save his one true love have unexpected and dire consequences.

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Directors
John R. Leonetti
Production companies
BenderSpink, New Line Cinema, FilmEngine
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000

Top Cast

Eric LivelyEric LivelyNick Larson
Erica DuranceErica DuranceJulie Miller
Dustin MilliganDustin MilliganTrevor Eastman
Gina HoldenGina HoldenAmanda
Susan HoganSusan HoganKatherine Larson
David James LewisDavid James LewisDave Bristol
Chris GauthierChris GauthierTed
Lindsay MaxwellLindsay MaxwellGrace Callahan
Andrew AirlieAndrew AirlieRon Callahan
JR BourneJR BourneMalcolm Williams
Jerry WassermanJerry WassermanAlberto Fuentes
John MannJohn MannWayne
Veena SoodVeena SoodNurse
Tom BulmerTom BulmerExecutive
Brad KellyBrad KellyThug
Zoran VukelicZoran VukelicChristopher
Caeli MacAulayBaby Nick
Malcolm StewartMalcolm StewartDr. Greenfield (uncredited)

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